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Has this ever been suggested/rejected? Maybe with an option to select games where your opponent has asked for extra time to be excluded.
Originally posted by MilkyJoeAutomatic timeouts are there for some games already - tournaments for example.
Has this ever been suggested/rejected? Maybe with an option to select games where your opponent has asked for extra time to be excluded.
Originally posted by MilkyJoe
I've also wondered what would happen if you're on the screen with a skull, but, before clicking it, your opponent moves, would you still get the option to win the game?
Originally posted by MilkyJoeI think not. If time's out, then it has to be discovered by the opponent in order to win. There are FIDE rules about what happens if both clocks run out of time. (Draw, isn't it?)
But surely if you run out of time you should lose (them's the rules).
Originally posted by FabianFnasHow can you both have skulls? If you run out of time, you lose. I realise this is an internet chess site and not strictly bound by proper rules, but the time restriction is still a rule.
I think not. If time's out, then it has to be discovered by the opponent in order to win. There are FIDE rules about what happens if both clocks run out of time. (Draw, isn't it?)
So if you don't discover that the opponent's time is out, you just don't see the skull, and your own skull appears, then your opponent can click it and get the win. Both part ...[text shortened]... as noone has claimed the win.
The today's skull procedure works fine. Don't change it.
Originally posted by FabianFnasHow can both clocks run down simultaneously?
I think not. If time's out, then it has to be discovered by the opponent in order to win. There are FIDE rules about what happens if both clocks run out of time. (Draw, isn't it?)
So if you don't discover that the opponent's time is out, you just don't see the skull, and your own skull appears, then your opponent can click it and get the win. Both part ...[text shortened]... as noone has claimed the win.
The today's skull procedure works fine. Don't change it.
Originally posted by MilkyJoeHe's not talking about having skulls at the same time, he's talking about the passage of time. Even if you see a skull on your page, if the player has made a move before you click you are not rewarded the win since a move was made before the click.
How can both clocks run down simultaneously?
Originally posted by MilkyJoeRight, my fault.
How can both clocks run down simultaneously?
Originally posted by MilkyJoeI'm in favor of having an autoflag option. Chess servers have them [ICC, playchess].
Has this ever been suggested/rejected? Maybe with an option to select games where your opponent has asked for extra time to be excluded.
Originally posted by PhlabibitThank you guys, it's the finest compliment I've ever got from anyone native English tongue. (Insert a blushing MrSmilie with a smile here, if there is any)
It may read strange because English may not be Fabfnas native language? Not sure.
Originally posted by MilkyJoe
If not, he has a better grasp of English than most of my English friends. 🙂
Originally posted by MilkyJoePersonally, its okay as it stands.
If a game has a time limit, and you go beyond that limit, you lose. If you win by checkmate you don't have to acknowledge the win, you just win. Probably a whole different issue, but you get my point.
Originally posted by GalaKevI don't see the problem here.
Personally, its okay as it stands.
Things happen in life and as long as its not affecting more than that game, i.e. holding up a tournament.
So what happens as a non-sub, you find that your not going to be around for 14 days at short notice.
Under your proposals, tough.
Under existing system, You could PM your opponent and say "sorry, due to unf ...[text shortened]... t now, it gives a bit of discretion to making your mind up on the merits of clicking a skull.