if your flag drops before you hit the clock you lose
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if your flag drops before you hit the clock you lose
masterfowler wrote:
if your flag drops before you hit the clock you lose
Even if there is mate on the board?
No with mate you win. It doesn't matter if you flag.
I agree with you JamesAgadir.
Many years ago I was at tournament where two of our top-rated players were in a similar situation. As you can imagine, a heated argument started between the two players, almost coming to blows. The TD ruled 'checkmate is checkmate'.
anpu3 wrote:
I agree with you JamesAgadir.
Many years ago I was at tournament where two of our top-rated players were in a similar situation. As you can imagine, a heated argument started between the two players, almost coming to blows. The TD ruled 'checkmate is checkmate'.
Thanks to both you and @JamesAgadir . This is very helpful.
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Hey everyone!
Question for all those familiar with FIDE or Nation Chess Federation Tournament play: If you checkmate your opponent, but flag before you hit the clock, do you still win? Because I believe the move isn't technically registered until after you hit the clock.
Thanks!