Don't timeout in any of your games. Also, becoming a member will provide automatic timeout protection.
10% Timeout
I have never used a timeout. One time I was in a tournament and I forfeited my games because I could not access them for 2 days other than that I always play.
Thanks Burnsie

I have never used a timeout.
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You don't use timeouts. In chess timeouts use you.
http://support.chess.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=683
"Timeouts occur when you lose an Online Chess game by running out of time."

Thanks, how do I check my %?
Look to the right in the Stats box http://www.chess.com/echess/profile/Boozehound1028
All Games
Total Games: | 262 |
In Progress: | 12 |
Timeouts: | 21% (last 90 days) |
Time/Move: | 1 hr 18 mins |
I can't join some tournaments because it says I have a 10% timeout rating. How do I fix this?
Thanks