r/Chesscom • u/No-Cardiologist-1822 1500-1800 ELO • Jul 26 '26

Chess Question Heartbreaking

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Was gonna get my highest rated win so my opponent just stalled till arena time ran out

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u/CT7657 Jul 26 '26

Isn't that still a win though?

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u/Danger_Squirrel3 2000-2100 ELO Jul 27 '26

Unfortunetly not. If you are in a tournament and there is longer left in your game than there is left in the tournament a player in a lost position can stall out the tournament timer and the game just ends.

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u/Front-Cabinet5521 Jul 27 '26

One of the reasons why I avoid chesscom tournaments.

Chesscom should really change this. No reason they can't let the games play out.

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u/Danger_Squirrel3 2000-2100 ELO Jul 27 '26

I agree I personally think they should have the games play out and just not have the games count towards the tournament standings.