and you cannot be a sore loser-you have to accept your defeat with good sportsmanship.
Never resign?
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Nov 6, 2012
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So, here's something I just thought about: Why does one have to be a good sportsman?
You don't, but people usually aspire to be good [fill in the blank].
What's good to aspire towards (being a good prick or a good sportsman heh) is probably a combination of social norms and empathy of the individual.
ClavierCavalier wrote:
So, here's something I just thought about: Why does one have to be a good sportsman?
If you had to think about it, you'll never be one.
Beckyschess wrote:
Like everything else in Chess what you do should have meaning. Dont do something on a hunch or because our stubborn or you have some grand principle or your mad , or whatever. Does continuing to play have a purpose. Can you learn something from it. Are you needlessly wasting your opponents time. Here is a thought. Text them. Say " Hey if you dont mind can we see this thru to mate. I think I can learn something from this".
If your in a tournament where there are established norms for resigning then be a good chess citizen and follow those norms. If your playing someone you never meet say Hi. see what they think. If they act like a jerk it doesnt mean you have to. Use your brain. Make logical choices.
Chess is a thinking persons game. So choosing to resign is part of that process. Make a good choice based on reason. Myself I dont resign often but will if the circumstances seem right.
Cheers, Becky
I thought this was a good comment, +1
As I've said in threads like this before, I resign when:
I believe my position is lost and,
I believe my opponent knows it's lost and,
I believe my opponent can win without difficulty.
Nov 6, 2012
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OldHastonian wrote:
ClavierCavalier wrote:
So, here's something I just thought about: Why does one have to be a good sportsman?
If you had to think about it, you'll never be one.
I'm not sure you fully understood. It's not about thinking whether or not I am one, what it means to be one, or why one should strive to be one. The question is what mystical force dictates that one must be a good sportsman.
Here's another interesting idea: Has anyone said "Good game" prior to execution?
You know, some people think the Aztecs would sometimes sacrifice the losing team in their ball game.
This is from a Vote-Chess match ... where White never resigned! :)
sorry, thought the fen would allow for seeing the lead-up moves ... the final moves were gxh3+ followed by kh2 ... and now Black's move :)
great example "EnterTheDragon" !
thanks for posting that .....
reminds me of when i was learning, trying to set traps for my opponents when in lost positions, willing them to fall for it
"please, oh please do it!!!"
@EnterTheDragon, why didn't you checkmate on move 29?
NEVER!!!
Even though I do rage quit sometimes.
temp, he never had a checkmate ... he threatened, which is why he won the queen
DalaiLuke wrote:
temp, he never had a checkmate ... he threatened, which is why he won the queen
Oh yes, he was in check, I missed that. Thanks.
Like everything else in Chess what you do should have meaning. Dont do something on a hunch or because our stubborn or you have some grand principle or your mad , or whatever. Does continuing to play have a purpose. Can you learn something from it. Are you needlessly wasting your opponents time. Here is a thought. Text them. Say " Hey if you dont mind can we see this thru to mate. I think I can learn something from this".
If your in a tournament where there are established norms for resigning then be a good chess citizen and follow those norms. If your playing someone you never meet say Hi. see what they think. If they act like a jerk it doesnt mean you have to. Use your brain. Make logical choices.
Chess is a thinking persons game. So choosing to resign is part of that process. Make a good choice based on reason. Myself I dont resign often but will if the circumstances seem right.
Cheers, Becky
I think this is the wisest advice on here. It encompasses most other opinions on the subject. And if you disagree with me or Becky, well, then you're wrong and I'm right! LOL ... I do agree that the idea of resignation changes with the circumstances ... better players see 'lost' positions differently than lesser hacks :)