How to deal with Time Wasters?

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Avatar of GeorgeA78

Hi, I am a new chess player, playing mainly 20min games. In my limited number of games I've had several opponents that try a trap opening and when it doesn't work out for them they just afk, probably waiting for me to resign/quit. Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do about this?

Avatar of Alramech

This does happen - primarily at lower levels.  It is a shame that it happens, and you should always report them after the game.  Remember that stalling like this is indeed against the rules.

I would put on a video in the background or go to a chore while you wait for your opponent to make a move, resign, or run the time out.

 

Avatar of daxypoo
yes

block the person
report the person

and then do something else and periodically check because they love to sneak in and make a move hoping you afk’d and end up flagging you

i used to wait the whole game and collect the rating points but nowadays i will block/report/and resign- start a new game