Winning on time when a game is clearly lost

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Dashma

Aug 24, 2014

Hi,

It happens often to me (I play on custom 15|0, 15 minutes per player and no bonuses) that I win on time a few moves from being put to checkmate. (Ie: When the game is clearly won for the other side and the only reason I win is because they forget about time control.)

I was wondering, in these cases is there some "code of ethics" which says you should resign the game?

premio53

Aug 24, 2014

DarioPanada wrote:

Hi,

I was wondering, in these cases is there some "code of ethics" which says you should resign the game?

I've had that happen to me. I never play without bonus seconds on the clock for the sole purpose of not losing in a drawn position if my opponent refuses to acknowledge a draw.

kleelof

Aug 24, 2014

There are no codes of ethics in chess. Every aspect of the game is laid out in detailed rules. Anything within the confines of those rules is allowed and expected.

EricFleet

Aug 24, 2014

DarioPanada wrote:

Hi,

I was wondering, in these cases is there some "code of ethics" which says you should resign the game?

The code of ethics is to win and play at the best of yor abilities within the rules of the game. I've been run out of time before in a blitz game, and I don't go crying about it. It sucks. Blood pressure goes up sometimes, but it is NOT the fault of the winner that the loser lost on time.