Hi guys The Statutes (Section 10(F)(i)) states �At the Agreed Game Time both players are expected to be logged in to the chess server present and ready to play�� The automated players� ICC logs clearly show that chessrascal was on line and available to play the game at the agreed time 18:30 5/15/08 and for the duration of the 30 minute grace period and that terte was not logged in to the ICC server. Furthermore the Statutes (Section 10(F)(iii) states �A player who has not logged in within the 30-minute Grace Period forfeits the game� This statute guides my ruling and I have no option but to award a forfeit loss to terte. The score for the game is +:- In addition, and in accordance with the Statutes (Section 17(A)(i), it is likely that terte will have his reliability rating adjusted by -1. If terte, or his captain, believe that the statutes have not been applied correctly then they are to make a declaration to that effect in the forum within 24 hours of the time of this ruling being posted. GrandPoobah069