its a matter of viewpoints,i resign when im completely defeated,draw is half defeat to the opponent with higher rating,stalemate to the one who achieve an escape from a possible loss.abandoning a game is the opponent has commited erratic play not to glorify his opponent win, apart of losing behavior. also.
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resignation is complete defeat,draw is half defeat,stalemate is escape from adefeat.to keep fighting on is a possibility of victory.abandoning a game is not conceding agame with honor to the opponent.