If there are any doubts about the validity of the playthrough, we will resolve all issues (of course, only after all those who placed higher than Richard I provide similar materials).
No! There is no need to shift the blame onto the fairness of the playthrough (for now).
According to updated information, he experienced some kind of malfunction, due to which the message with a request for registration was not published on the forum.
He didn't know about it.
He completed the tournament on time and sent the save file.
There is no proof yet!