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Do We Really Need To Resign ?
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Sred wrote:
plutonia wrote:
I choose this thread to post my opinion on it for the first time:
If the loss it's inevitable and it's far away it might be a sign of respect to resign: like saying "I trust that you can convert this position".
But if I realize that I'm being checkmated in the next few moves, I think it might be respectful to give my opponent the chance to execute the mate. I usually give him the satisfaction, if he deserves it (i.e. it came from outplaying me, not from a my blunder), to play the finishing moves.
It's good that you chose exactly this thread to post your valuable opinion on this important question. Reading it was refreshing like a glas of icy water on a freezing cold day!
Good post. Great reply. I'm so glad this post appeared. Superb post. Excellent post.
mrguy888 wrote:
corrijean wrote:
How long did it take to stop? Did you watch it the whole time?
I might have...
Watched what seemed like some time (not continuously) but our little green friend kept rollin - figured if you can't beat em join em and gave it some music to keep its groove going. Which it did. Shrug.
I am with schacci.
When I see I will be checkmated I usually type the message 'well played' and let my opponent enjoy his victory with the finishing move(s).
There is no harm or shame in congratulating your opponents on their victory. It is actually a sign of respect. More players should learn to lose graciously.
splitleaf wrote:
mrguy888 wrote:
corrijean wrote:
How long did it take to stop? Did you watch it the whole time?
I might have...
Watched what seemed like some time (not continuously) but our little green friend kept rollin - figured if you can't beat em join em and gave it some music to keep its groove going. Which it did. Shrug.
I guess it just likes you more.
mrguy888 wrote:
I guess it just likes you more.
Well it did keep smiling at me... wasn't it smiling at you? Btw, is that thing on top of its head where it stores tablebases?
goldendog wrote:
CaptainPike wrote:
Post #3. The poster has been on chess.com since 2008 and has yet to play a game one.
Yeah, posting in the forums while actually in the forums. How strange.
Now, if I ever hang around live chess and refrain from playing, I'll consider entertaining your "observations."
Until then, go tap a hammer, chango.
(No idea what that means, but let's give him something to think on.)
Haaaahahahahahahahaa! That is pretty funny!
Resignation is like giving up in a gentleman way.
I feel slightly misquoted.