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Flagging
"Winning because the opponent's clock reaches zero before the game ends on the board."
In-Depth Explanation
A player who runs out of time normally loses, provided the opponent has material capable of checkmate under the applicable rules. In fast online chess, flagging also describes deliberately creating clock pressure. Good time management balances move quality against preserving enough time for critical positions.
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What does flagging mean in chess?
Winning because the opponent's clock reaches zero before the game ends on the board.
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