Etiquette: winning on time

DavidEricAshby · 2017-09-19T11:58:28-07:00

Recently I won a game on time at Blitz. I was behind on time (2min to my opponent's 4:15) and ahead on pawn structure with a rook to my opponent's queen. I made very rapid defensive moves with my rook and burned out my opponent's clock. Afterwards I felt uncertain about whether I shou

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Areliae

Oct 7, 2017

#21

There is no such thing as a "dishonorable win." The goal of Chess is to do the best you can within the rule set of the game, time is just as much a reasonable way to win as position.

graphenemarkings28

Oct 7, 2017

#22

In blitz, at least, everyone needs to stop worrying that they've done something dishonourable by winning on time or whining that they've lost because of it. When I play blitz, it's partly because trying to convert an advantage in the given time window is a fun and different challenge which I can't get in longer time controls. Those who don't like it should stick to playing longer games. End of.