I searched threads trying to find this subject, but couldn't find anything on this: I recently joined a tournament that I didn't realize was a thematic tournament. If I resign before making a move, will it effect my rating?
More than three moves (six ply) are required before a timeout affects ratings.
You may think then to let the games time out to protect your rating but it is extremely difficult to lower your timeout %. In comparison a rating is easily recovered.
I searched threads trying to find this subject, but couldn't find anything on this: I recently joined a tournament that I didn't realize was a thematic tournament. If I resign before making a move, will it effect my rating?