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My opponent, @jkeller, has not been seen online here since the 2nd of August. Hence there’s not bee any activity in our OOB semi final game for over 14 days. This means I may claim a victory by default according to the league rules. I think I have to do it, so this playoff may proceed. The other finalist has been waiting now for some time and probably wonder what we’re up to.

This is rather unfortunate, especially since I was away for a long time earlier due to suffering from cancer and chemo therapy (still do). I communicated this with my opponent, who was understanding and considerate. A frustrating situation, but the pause might in a benevolent light be considered an ill-gotten vacation.

I’m not particularly happy to claim this victory on these grounds. My opponent is a very strong player and I believe I’d most likely lose the game if it continued. My mind was set to a loss and avoiding it is not my reason for moving forward. Hope the community understands and especially also jkeller if/when he gets back here again.

AndrewAAGamer

@trulpen said in Post League Game Results Here:

jkeller - trulpen 0-1

My opponent, @jkeller, has not been seen online here since the 2nd of August. Hence there’s not bee any activity in our OOB semi final game for over 14 days. This means I may claim a victory by default according to the league rules. I think I have to do it, so this playoff may proceed. The other finalist has been waiting now for some time and probably wonder what we’re up to.

This is rather unfortunate, especially since I was away for a long time earlier due to suffering from cancer and chemo therapy (still do). I communicated this with my opponent, who was understanding and considerate. A frustrating situation, but the pause might in a benevolent light be considered an ill-gotten vacation.

I’m not particularly happy to claim this victory on these grounds. My opponent is a very strong player and I believe I’d most likely lose the game if it continued. My mind was set to a loss and avoiding it is not my reason for moving forward. Hope the community understands and especially also jkeller if/when he gets back here again.

I have no idea why JKeller has not posted since August 1, 2022. I can verify, unlike the statement on his profile (below), that he was online 14 days ago. He sent me a chat regarding the resumption of the playoff game you are referring to as I had reached out to him as to why the game had been suspended (also below).

I have no ruling right here, however it just seems to me since he gave you from July 27, 2022 to September 9, 2022 to post your Turn; a total of 44 days, you would provide him with the same courtesy before claiming victory.

jkeller

@gamerman01

Hey guys I’m sorry for the lack of communication and activity. I have been really busy lately and had to place my games on the back burner. I am wrapping up some things shortly so I should be able to resume play soon but if you need to move on with the playoffs and forfeit me due to inactivity I completely understand. As much as I love this game unfortunately my boss and my wife do not share the same affection😂. So actually I appreciate the consideration but I will go ahead and forfeit as I need to focus on other things in my life for now at least. In a couple weeks hopefully I can start playing again.

gamerman01

Great to see you’re here, jkeller.

Ah, it only takes 1 woman to halt the German conquest of Stalingrad and Cairo and simultaneously freeze all Japanese aircraft on the ground.

Or a cat can nuke the whole world by himself. Unless you’re on cat-proof TripleA.

The solution, to me, is clear. jkeller’s opponents 100% have the right to claim victory, and could have a long time ago as you all know. Obviously it is great sportsmanship to resume the game if the absentee comes back and wants to play, but obviously the waiting player has every right to deny.

Since jkeller is back but kind of indicating that maybe it’s best he doesn’t continue so that he can keep his job and his marriage (I’m being facetious) I hope you please talk privately with keller and invite him to continue the games if he wants to, that is, if you would like to continue the game. I think it’s the right thing to do in trulpen’s case because it’s the semis in the OOB and both have spent many hours getting to this point. Also because the outcome is in doubt.

In other words, many of us would like to see a partially completed game in the semi-finals completed to the best of each player’s ability, and that’s worth waiting for. But that makes me realize that if AA Andrew wants the game to be called for trulpen, he actually should have that right, so check with him too if you haven’t already.

So basically work together to come to a conclusion that everyone likes, but trulpen and AAAndrew both have the right to say this game is over and trulpen wins.

AndrewAAGamer

@gamerman01 said in Post League Game Results Here:

In other words, many of us would like to see a partially completed game in the semi-finals completed to the best of each player’s ability, and that’s worth waiting for. But that makes me realize that if AA Andrew wants the game to be called for trulpen, he actually should have that right, so check with him too if you haven’t already.

@gamerman01 I would greatly prefer to wait as long as it takes to play someone who won a game versus someone who won via a forfeit.

gamerman01

Especially if trulpen’s correct and not just humble, that he’s maybe behind.

We all appreciate the classiness, thanks!

trulpen

@jkeller said in Post League Game Results Here:

So actually I appreciate the consideration but I will go ahead and forfeit as I need to focus on other things in my life for now at least.

Great to see you back here! Sorry to hear about the troubles in life, although it’s perhaps not the worst kind.

I can definitely revoke my claim, but as I understand it from the quote above jkeller agrees to forfeit and finds it the best solution. I’ll ask by PM to make sure.

jkeller

I will go ahead and play out the game for the integrity of the playoffs if that’s okay. I don’t think forfeiting mid-match or mid-series during a playoff would be an acceptable action in any other competitive field so I apologize for even mentioning it and I also apologize for the delay though as mentioned it was not as long as yours so I think the right thing would be for us just to finish the game. Without any bumps or messages I guess I was just focused on other things and lost track of the time. But I will go ahead and continue now if you agree.

gamerman01

Everyone agrees, j, so game on! Thanks for your conscientiousness and class - that’s always great to see.

trulpen

I have considered this from many angles and find it’s difficult to find an obvious correct choice. Have finally come to a conclusion I will stick by.

I feel jkeller’s stress from family and work. Real life should always take priority and continuing this game will add to his stress load. From our communication I know that his main reason for continuing the game is the pressure from the community.

I’m dying of cancer and would actually really like to take part in the final of this playoff. Don’t think I’m actually a worse candidate even though I’ve messed up this game in some ways and been quite unlucky in others. Can’t work atm and A&A is one of the things that brightens my day, even when Marti screws me over.

I also come from the culture of playing competitive chess. These games are not identical of course, but actually quite similar in many ways. Anyway, when it comes to time control I can say that when playing a tournament or championship game there’s no one who wouldn’t claim victory when the opponents time runs out even if you’re in a completely lost position. Many even prefer to play games out in order to try to salvage a draw (which is much less likely in this game), which however silly it might seem is fully allowed and not to be questioned. Chess is however much more black and white.

Trying to considering everything, I’ll try to help jkeller out with his more important issues in life and still claim the victory based on the 14 day rule. Doing this despite him changing his mind and being prepared to continue the game, which in some ways definitely would be for the best.

This really sucks in some ways and I’m prepared to take the condemning judgment from the community. I mean, I’m actually dying, so who cares?

gamerman01

It’s your right, plus you have compelling reasons. AndrewAA awaits

jkeller

@trulpen

I am cool with whatever to be honest. I would prefer to play out the games normally but I understand your reasoning as you are in quite a predicament and I am very sorry to hear about your health situation—that really sucks. My own situation is fine; no real problem and either way it wouldn’t be really affected by this game one way or the other.

I didn’t know you played chess that’s cool. I also played competitive chess when I was in high school (attained uscf chess master) and still play online (2400+ on lichess and chess.com) and it’s always good to meet a fellow chess player. I have to ask though as a chess player can you call a flag on a player when your own flag has been down quite some time?? 😜

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