Originally posted by Tengu
Timeout = OTB flag drops.
I don't think I've EVER seen anyone fail to claim a win on time after the flag drops.
Why is RHP any different?
I did, about a month ago, the guy that plays on board 1 for my local town (I play on board 4 usually, but have been known to play on boards 3 and 5) his flag went but he had just taken his opponent's last pawn leaving him a king only! in fact he could have actually ran out just before the capture but no-one noticed. So it was a draw, it suprised me as I wasn't aware of the rule.