Taufik, Susanto run out of time

Taufik, Susanto run out of time

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) Master
(MP) Taufik Halay and MP Susanto Megaranto both lost to their
opponents after running out of time.

Hikaru Nakamura of the U.S. claimed that time was out for
Taufik when the Indonesian played his 39th move. But the referees
rejected the claim and told him to resume playing.

Tragically, Taufik did not make a move as he did not
understand what the referees had said. He just remained still
until his clock showed a minus time.

Similarly, MP Susanto Megaranto was beaten over time because
he made double notation. Darko Doric of Croatia claimed the time
limit. Referees reconstructed the match and found the double
notation.

Meanwhile, MP Andrean Susilodinata beat Adrien Boukobza of
France using the French defense at the 31st move. Andrean is now
in the 6-12 ranks with six other chess players with 4.5 VPs.
(nvn)