rinning out of time
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Sep 9, 2007
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some people do it because they can't stand to actually "resign" - it just feels humiliating, so they would rather just ignore it. it doesn't change the outcome obviously, but it might just help them cope better with the loss. other than that, i'm not sure why...
erik - you are right! In fact in the 19th century, opponents who were losing use to resort to this tactic - I am not sure if I read somewhere that Paul Morphy won a game like this - because his opponent went home!
I've read about this being used by some players to avoid humiliation. However, chess is a civilized game and part of being civilized is accepting one's losses with grace and dignity, or so I thought! I cannot see any advantage. I do see a disadvantage in that one would get the reputation of for such actions and not be a popular opponent.
I, myself, think that resigning is dignified, where as letting your time run out shows lack of respect for your fellow player.
I think I'm with medievalchess. I tend to fight on if I'm in a weak position - and it has proven out at times. But when I know I can't win, I resign rather than fighting it out. And I can't imagine ever intentionally letting a game time out.
Sep 9, 2007
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Yeah, I resign if there is no hope. It is just bad sportsmanship to let your time run out instead.
Sep 12, 2007
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It's certainly irritating to have an opponent who takes his bat and ball and goes home when the game is obviously lost, but it unfortunately goes with the territory.
Because each player's on-line profile shows the number of time-outs they've had we can avoid challenging habitual offenders but, also unfortunately, that doesn't show up on the Open Seeks.
I wonder if it's possible to program the Open Seeks page to show a challenger's time out percentage so we can decide whether or not we want to waste time with them?
another thoght comes to mind. maybe some of my opponents are so intiminated by my aggressive play and tactics that they just cannot continue.
Hmmmmm. 
I think that's it, Hamish. I also think that your avatar intimidates them. It intimidates me!
yes I think u could be right, have change it for a softer image, but have started to win !!!
Letting your time run out rather than resigning the game is just another example of shabby chess "Manners" imo. The same type people will offer draws in lost positions, continuously, move frequently until they start losing, then slow down to one move a day or every few days, etc.
Nov 11, 2007
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medievalchess wrote: I, myself, think that resigning is dignified, where as letting your time run out shows lack of respect for your fellow player.
Agreed. In fact, I've done it for that very reason.
I've run out of time in a few difficult positions because I was struggling to find a move that kept me in the game and didn't watch the clock closely enough.
The player at the other end rarely know which of these two caused me to lose on time. Although, the rudeness is always offered as a mirror to one that has violated the respect that is an inherent part of the game. Fortunately, both are infrequent, especially as I usually win.
At least they could say they won't be back.
Nov 11, 2007
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Pavrey wrote: erik - you are right! In fact in the 19th century, opponents who were losing use to resort to this tactic - I am not sure if I read somewhere that Paul Morphy won a game like this - because his opponent went home!
With all due respect, this is nonsense. I think the author might possibly be thinking of Curt von Bardeleben's game with Steinitz at Hastings 1895 where Bardeleben fell into a now famous combination and supposedly rather than resign, left a note: "Saw it. Went home." Probably more legend than fact.
I have answered a challenge and my opponent hasn’t moved and is out of time (30 mins ago). What happens? Still saying he ha 5 minutes to reply.
Dogwednesday wrote:
I have answered a challenge and my opponent hasn’t moved and is out of time (30 mins ago). What happens? Still saying he ha 5 minutes to reply.
It will eventually update, he lost.
Is there any advantage to letting a game run out of time instead of resigning? Has happen to me, opponent was playing other games but let mine run out ( I was in a strong position) what is the advantage if any?
(sorry should be "running out of time)