I was Criticised by opponent for not resigning when I blew a whole piece in the opening? - Chess Forums - Page 2

Pawnwiser657 · 2025-07-18T17:02:24-07:00

What's your opinion on playing on if you lose a piece early from opening trap, I was whole knight down and played on as we had only made 12 moves, my opponent criticised me saying I was a bad sport for playing on, now I have picked up a couple of pawns for the piece but are still technically lo

whiteknight1968

6 hrs ago

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#21

Absolutely no obligation to resign, ever.

Just don't abandon the game or run your clock out because that makes you a total w*nker. If you want to quit, resignation is the ONLY acceptable alternative.

delcai007

6 hrs ago

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#22

heck yeah... totally annoying and childish

DrakonicStriker_017

6 hrs ago

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#23

Just turn of chat its n or that big of deal

delcai007

5 hrs ago

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#24

It isn't about chat. It's about someone running out the clock instead of just resigning. It's not a state affair. It is annoying and childish.