The cotroversial Good Game

It's something that's lost some of it's meaning, but generally is just a customary way to thank your opponent after the game.  You can analyze it in any way that you want, but it's just a formality that some use and some don't (I prefer not to use it as I think it's meaningless).  It's like wondering why it's considered polite to say "good luck" before a chess game when there's no luck involved - it's just customary, deep analysis of it is pointless.

Why start another thread on this ridiculous topic when tons already exist? We don't have enough good discussions about chess running here in the forums, and already far too many about manners (or lack thereof).

Why do people still say "bless you" when you sneeze, but don't do it when you cough, belch, or fart?

Lovely clip, Chris

lol

Just seems like "good luck" and "good game" are a matter of politeness and civility, reminding us to be modest winners and gracious losers, that it's all about enjoyment of the game.

Every time someone posts about saying 'gg' on chess.com, 5 cents gets donated to crisis relief in the Sudan...

.....and it's still not bloody worth it.

and Uganda, pleeeeazeeee do not forget us

Hear, hear.