Nobody ows you a rematch.
After you lost with black, you probably get white in your next game anyway.
Declining Rematch after a single white win
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I rarely accept rematches (black or white) but I’ve notice that if I do accept one, the opponent usually leaves after they win and disregard my request. Then there have been a few where I play 4 games and I decide to stop, they get offended.
So my golden rule and no more rematches so you might as well block me.
My advise for you is to start friending people who accept rematches and just play with them. Or play the computer.
So my golden rule and no more rematches so you might as well block me.
My advise for you is to start friending people who accept rematches and just play with them. Or play the computer.
Why would this bother anyone? It's not like white has some sort of crushing advantage below the titled leave. If it's about proving who's better, well, that needs a 20 or 30 game match. If someone feels that they must defend their chess honor against some random person who beat them once ... that's valid, but not any more valid than people who prefer to play one and done.
Sounds like you're salty lmao. I usually play 1-2 rapid games a day bc I play 15 | 10 and its mentally draining. I don't wanna play the same opponent twice bc variety is the spice of life or whatever. It just keeps the game interesting. Sometimes I get a laugh outta their name or find that they have a weird playstyle, or that they like an obscure opening. It keeps it interesting because unless you have a training partner, chess is not a fun game to play the same person in the same openings over and over again. Also, at your level, first move advantage is not as big as it seems. I know this because it doesn't even matter that much at my level.
Fat-Bald-Glorious wrote:
Golden Rule of Chess.com etiquette should be:
If white wins a single game and black offers a rematch, white should accept or give a real reason why they can’t (dinner, work, etc.).
I don’t always ask for a rematch, but lately more and more players are declining a rematch after winning one game as white. It is childish and getting worse on the site.
After two games or after winning one game as black, this wouldn’t apply.
If you are part of the problem, please stop.
If white wins a single game and black offers a rematch, white should accept or give a real reason why they can’t (dinner, work, etc.).
I don’t always ask for a rematch, but lately more and more players are declining a rematch after winning one game as white. It is childish and getting worse on the site.
After two games or after winning one game as black, this wouldn’t apply.
If you are part of the problem, please stop.
Pro tip: don't ask for rematches.
Spend that time reviewing the game you just played, instead.
This will make you a stronger player, in the long run. And it'll also help you evolve past the need to avenge a bruised ego after a loss.
Haha. I also never accept rematches because I am a loser and an @$$hole. You happy now? Rematches dont really matter when you see the bigger picture.
Nov 7, 2023
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Such a weird topic of discussion but actually a really logical one, my opinion on the matter is that if I don’t want a rematch, I won’t accept it. If I do, I’ll accept. I’ve done at least 5 rematches with people because a rematch can help you learn a bit more about one’s play style. It’s helped me win rematches against people whom I’ve originally lost to.
I rematch mostly with friends that I know, or if I want to know one's play style (unless they're the ones that seem to know every opening)
Nobody owes anybody a rematch. Seek out fellow players who are not immature jerks, people you feel comfortable with, people you think you can learn from, and you will have no problem getting rematches.
Nov 7, 2023
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rupam44 wrote:
Haha. I also never accept rematches because I am a loser and an @$$hole. You happy now? Rematches dont really matter when you see the bigger picture.
as a massive loser and a-hole, I agree
No one is obligated to beat you twice.
Nov 7, 2023
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Fat-Bald-Glorious wrote:
Golden Rule of Chess.com etiquette should be:
*Made up stuff*
I don’t always ask for a rematch, *snip*
*Made up stuff*
I don’t always ask for a rematch, *snip*
Dos Equis may be hiring since @AlCzervik changed his handle
Nov 8, 2023
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#14
Maybe that opponent had time for only one quick game during lunch break. Maybe they got a phone call or the doorbell is ringing. Maybe their child needs something. Maybe they got absorbed in the game and just smelled that the food in the oven is burning.
There are hundreds of reasons that someone might be unable to immediately play another game. Any rule forcing them to do so would be ridiculous and unenforceable.
Nov 8, 2023
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#15
idilis wrote:
Fat-Bald-Glorious wrote:
Golden Rule of Chess.com etiquette should be:
*Made up stuff*
I don’t always ask for a rematch, *snip*
*Made up stuff*
I don’t always ask for a rematch, *snip*
Dos Equis may be hiring since @AlCzervik changed his handle
what is happening to the top of the lamp lol
Nov 8, 2023
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#16
MeaslyTurtle56 wrote:
what is happening to the top of the lamp lol
Probably just poor resolution and antialiasing
I'm not fussed about rematches because I enjoy variety. Playing the same person would get boring.
Nov 8, 2023
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#19
KieferSmith wrote:
"A real reason"???
I just don't want to.
Good reason. No argument here.
I find that chess is a lot more fun if I disconnect my ego from the result of the game.
Your mileage may vary.
Nov 8, 2023
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#20
Fat-Bald-Glorious wrote:
Golden Rule of Chess.com etiquette should be:
If white wins a single game and black offers a rematch, white should accept or give a real reason why they can’t (dinner, work, etc.).
I don’t always ask for a rematch, but lately more and more players are declining a rematch after winning one game as white. It is childish and getting worse on the site.
After two games or after winning one game as black, this wouldn’t apply.
If you are part of the problem, please stop.
If white wins a single game and black offers a rematch, white should accept or give a real reason why they can’t (dinner, work, etc.).
I don’t always ask for a rematch, but lately more and more players are declining a rematch after winning one game as white. It is childish and getting worse on the site.
After two games or after winning one game as black, this wouldn’t apply.
If you are part of the problem, please stop.
I'm confident that if you got your wish you'd be back complaining how often Chess players eat dinner. Your deal with your opponent is to spend time together for one match and if you both want to play again then there are options. Many players don't want to play again straight away. Analysing the previous match would be one reason. If you want to improve, you could use that time to analyse your loss. At the end of the match you could try asking politely if they'd like to play again in the future. The more demanding that you are, the less likely it is that they'd want to spend time with you in the future.
If white wins a single game and black offers a rematch, white should accept or give a real reason why they can’t (dinner, work, etc.).
I don’t always ask for a rematch, but lately more and more players are declining a rematch after winning one game as white. It is childish and getting worse on the site.
After two games or after winning one game as black, this wouldn’t apply.
If you are part of the problem, please stop.