06-10-2012, 09:18 AM
donaldheron Wrote:but the arbiter knows nothing so I play superficial attacking moves instead
If there is plenty of play left on the board then you should be given a win. It is up to the opponent to play quickly enough to allow you to demonstrate that you don't know how to. Retreating the king to regroup should be an acceptable strategy once or twice (thereafter you may be in trouble). By playing superficial moves you are encouraging the arbiter to award the draw as it can be seen you are not trying to win by normal means.
You will be pleased to hear that from 1st July 2013 the Laws will allow, following a claim, the arbiter to put on a digital clock giving each player 5 seconds per move. The claimant will be given the time remaining and the opponent his time + 2 minutes.