Time Equivalents

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@tmagchesspgh

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Even in the “old days” before delays, increments, or pairing programs, I never saw a 4th round game adjourned and played after a final round. All adjournments had to be finished before final round pairings were made. That is another reason to avoid adjournments.

If the players aren’t making a serious effort to really finish the game, just a threat of an adjournment should take care of things. The threat is stronger than the execution.