So is being a big jerk without any manners a requirement for being a Chess- player ?
In the chess arena, different rules apply. Chess is war, not some friendly activity to share with the loved ones
On topic, I yesterday played someone who moved his rook up and down for about 20-25 games until 'showing' me in the last ones that he can beat me in the Snyder Sicilian (and I beat him with white). Then he seemed psychologically satisfied, but I was the one who came out 100 elo points up. So yeah, patience pays off - just play chess and don't worry about people's behaviors off the board.
Play the board, not the person!
--- For Pete's sake, Chess is just s board game, nothing more ! Unless you are making a living from Chess or unless you have a title, take it easy ! Millions of people around the World play Chess and truthfully most of them are mere Woodpushers, try to relax a little.
So is being a big jerk without any manners a requirement for being a Chess- player ?
In the chess arena, different rules apply. Chess is war, not some friendly activity to share with the loved ones
On topic, I yesterday played someone who moved his rook up and down for about 20-25 games until 'showing' me in the last ones that he can beat me in the Snyder Sicilian (and I beat him with white). Then he seemed psychologically satisfied, but I was the one who came out 100 elo points up. So yeah, patience pays off - just play chess and don't worry about people's behaviors off the board.
Play the board, not the person!