Takeback denials after mouse slips (not just here) - Chess Forums - Page 11

checkmateibeatu · 2011-07-14T09:36:54-07:00

I think that if someone's mouse slips, they should be entitled a takeback. They intended to make another move but they made an obvious mistake. Here is an example game in which a mouse slip occurs: I know this is going to start a lot of controversy, but I respect all of your opinions and I

checkmateibeatu

Sep 13, 2011

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#201

Elroch wrote:

I have some chess advice for you, checkmateibeatu.

Try playing the right move the first time.

Of course you try to make the move, but sometimes you fail to, and deserve a takeback, because chess isn't about who can make the move they intended to make.

Elroch

Sep 13, 2011

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#202

Yes it is. Your eccentric view does not change that.

WestofHollywood

Sep 15, 2011

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#203

checkmateibeatu wrote:

Elroch wrote:

I have some chess advice for you, checkmateibeatu.

Try playing the right move the first time.

Of course you try to make the move, but sometimes you fail to, and deserve a takeback, because chess isn't about who can make the move they intended to make.

Chess is an intrinsically unfair game in a sense, and often you don't get what you "deserve." As we all know you can make 40 good moves, and lose the game one one bad one. You can outplay your opponent most of the game, "deserve" to win or at least draw, but still lose. When you play on the internet the "not fair" factor increases. I will not ask for a takeback, or give one.