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jonny_gl
Feb 2, 2024
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I’m new to online chess and wondering in general when it’s ok to resign. If I’m in the middle game and I’ve lost a few key pieces for example, I know there’s no chance of victory with the setup but I could keep fighting - is it bad etiquette to resign before the endgame starts and move on to the next game? Or do they just like the quick win?
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Leclerc_S2
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Feb 2, 2024
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If its bullet, NEVER resign. In rapid, yeah okay, theres a time.
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landloch
Feb 2, 2024
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It is common practice to resign when you believe your position is completely lost and you also believe your opponent is good enough to win from the position.

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veganmarine777
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Feb 2, 2024
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#4
Don’t resign in 30 second chess
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putshort
Feb 2, 2024
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#5
Just quit and move on. It won’t make that much dif to your rating in any time control if you resign early.
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Feb 2, 2024
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You can resign when you can CLEARLY see that you're losing, its bad etiquette if you play King x King Bishop and Pawn till mate, cause you know youre losing, for example. But always try to look for some draws, stalemate.

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jonny_gl
Feb 3, 2024
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#7

thanks all that’s really helpful to know!

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Dabber1972
Feb 3, 2024
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#8

I think below 1500 there is never any point in resigning. There is always a chance of winning or at least drawing. I never resign if I can help it and I never stall just keep playing to the end.