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3rd June 2008, 10:51am
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by OgreVI
West Virginia United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 108

So, okay, I'm reading about the Armageddon game in the Women's Championship, and the article doesn't explain what an "armageddon game" is.  I've never heard the expression, though certainly I have a pretty good guess as to the meaning of the phrase.  But so I can be sure, could someone who knows explain this to me?

3rd June 2008, 12:09pm
#2
by Absurd
Melbourne Australia
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 265
It's a blitz game, but the key differences are that time is slightly skewed in White's favour, and if White doesn't win, Black is considered to have won. A draw is a loss for White.
4th June 2008, 04:50pm
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by OgreVI
West Virginia United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 108
Oh, okay.  Thanks!
 

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