It’s crucial to highlight that the record for the longest chess game is purely a matter of chance. Any pre-game pact between competitors, like a deliberate decision to “play the longest game in history today,” or any similar arrangement made during play, would invalidate the game and result in disqualification. Estonian chess authority and trainer, Valery Golubenko, shares his perspective on the efforts to establish rules for exceptionally lengthy theoretical endgames.
English Translation
It is essential to underscore that the longest chess game in history can only occur by coincidence. Any prior agreement between the players before the match, such as a mutual understanding to “play the longest game in history today,” or any similar arrangement made during the game, would immediately classify them as cheaters, with all the associated repercussions.
Estonian chess expert and trainer, Valery Golubenko, discusses the challenges involved in regulating very long theoretical endings.