This should be a lesson to all those who resign when down a peice or two! there were several times when I thought It would soon be over and more then several when it could have been. I am a novice, mabey I got lucky, mabey I'm getting better, either way I played as black.

I don't know what to say to you opponent. I better bite my lip.

Your opponent made a serious blunder. When you're in an endgame like that, always move your king off a weak back rank.

Excellent Mountainman! I'm all for not giving up until your king is dead! your opponent blundered big time when you were down... Good snatch of the game!!!

Oh man.

Woof.

I had a friend of about equal strength that I swindled several times, turning losses into draws. One time I was dead lost and he decided he didn't have to pay attention anymore so he just promoted his pawn to a queen and was sure he would take down my king and lone pawn...but my pawn was a bishop pawn and his king was far enough away that I could get it to the 7th...and with his king just far enough away he could either keep checking me or let me promote=draw or he could capture my pawn at c2 with my king at a1=stalemate. So against him yeah I play on a bit lol.

Should you? It's okay to make him "prove" the win. If you know your opponent

you'll probably know when to resign, but be realistic.

Wow ur opponent could have forced checkmate with a rook and queen without having to bring the other rook up but I suppose since he can make a serious blunder like this He doesn't know how to =P

wow... so many mistakes..

I agree with you. I usually don't resign if I am just 2 or 3 pieces back.

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It's an eye-opener for people who resign soon. Never give up on something and that's what i follow. A good game!

White misses 39 Rf5#  :)

Ok. . this is weird. . .

People are, of course, welcome to set their own "comfort" level on when to resign.

One of the factors involved in the decision will probably be the time control for the given contest. In blitz there seems to be a larger consensus that most anything goes.

For me, when I encounter an opponent who "needs" me to demonstrate how to win being a rook, queen, or more(!) ahead, and there is not a shred of counterplay or chances, the chances are remote that a rematch will be granted.

I respect these people's choice to play to the bitter end, and would rather play another person who would rather than waste time and pray for a colossal blunder, will find more value and entertainment in setting up the pieces for another game.

Game isn't over till it's over  , checkmate . Or a draw .   I never resign .

very nice - i like your perseverance.