| General Chess Discussion - Game declared draw when my OP lost on time?#10 @Brian-E Correct. Which is why the following quote from article 6.9 is relevant: "...if a player does not complete the prescribed number of moves in the allotted time, the game is lost by that player." | fromode |
| General Chess Discussion - Game declared draw when my OP lost on time?#7 @Jhyn I understand that I cannot checkmate with a solitary King. However, my opponent would have achieved checkmate through pawn promotion but their flag fell. Therefore, according to FIDE rules (6.9)… | fromode |
| General Chess Discussion - Game declared draw when my OP lost on time?#5 Here's the first relevant article from the handbook: Article 5: The Completion of the Game 5.1.1 The game is won by the player who has checkmated his/her opponent’s king. This immediately ends the gam… | fromode |
| General Chess Discussion - Game declared draw when my OP lost on time?#3 @Brian-E According to the FIDE Handbook (https://handbook.fide.com/chapter/E012023) my opponent would have had sufficient material to win through promotion but their flag fell before that was achieved… | fromode |
| General Chess Discussion - Game declared draw when my OP lost on time?#1 Game link: https://lichess.org/F7K53DC69TBL My opponent lost on time but the game result was declared a draw for my opponent by Lichess. Here is a quote from Lichess's FAQ: "Losing on time, drawing an… | fromode |
| General Chess Discussion - How to prepare for my opponents?#6 Utilize your time by focusing on your shortcomings and overall game play. If you know the systems you typically play, you won't need to spend an excessive amount of time on opening preparation. | fromode |
| General Chess Discussion - Rating increase tips 1500+#4 Common tactical themes and endgames are likely to be the most beneficial. A study of pawn structures in the openings you play are helpful too. I would not spend much time on opening lines, just the id… | fromode |