Up to the 1990s, games not finished within a specified time period were adjudicated by a strong player who determines the outcome of the game.
ECHESSPEDIA
Quotes of the Day
Karpov is the official World Champion, but I’m not sure what that really means.
Jan Timman 1993
After an upsetting defeat the best psychology for the next game is a placid draw
Dr. Vidmar
it would have been a debacle if Karjakin had become the 17th World Champion.
Garry Kasparov 2016
I think I like chess. That’s the main reason that I’m able to play at a reasonably high level – that I really love chess. Always have and always will (smiles). It’s the best game in the world!
Nigel Short 2016
Peter Svidler clearly needs to be more ambitious and take more risk. 12 draws out of 14 games, I mean, come on, that’s not a Champion’s attitude there!
Anish Giri