Fair Play in Internet Chess

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Avatar of TooToughTommy

I'm 70 years old and just recently come back to chess as my first love in gaming.   (I do like a good video game)  Chess.com has opened the world to me that I would not have been able to access any other way.

 

Sportsmanship means a great deal to me. There is not a lot of room for unfair play in chess with the rules the same the world over, but I see a lot of accusations of cheating and cowardliness, etc,   in the comments after the games, some are downright nasty. That pains me even though I understand the only requirement to chess is know some moves.  I am working on offering rematch when I win but not when I lose.  I do accept rematch request when offered if time allows.

 

I do admit to a few sharp remarks when someone just lets the time run out one move from mate but for the most part I thank my opponent win or lose, read their bio and look at the number of games played.  I play lost games through to the bitter end or resign if obviously lost.  I do not resign because I blunder away my queen and sometimes have even gained par back.  I try to recognize superior play.

 

Please help me understand the finer points of sportsmanship in chess. What do you consider good/bad chess sport?  Is a lost game well played more important than a game won on bumbling opponent?  

Avatar of Alex

The terms and conditions in which chess.com expects its members to conform to are outlined here: 

https://www.chess.com/legal#rules

 

Keep in mind that you can disable chat or block a member entirely if their play or communication isn't something you want to experience again.

Avatar of Chesstopher30

I've resigned after blundering away my queen. Maybe I need to work on that, lol.