welcome; glad you're having fun...that's the most important thing. you're hitting on one of the most popular topics that have appeared on various forums. some people seem to resign quickly; some not quick enough; it's all a matter of taste. this will continue to be a puzzle to you as it is to most of us here. good luck
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hi! i'm pretty new to chess too and i think some of the resigns are made by opponent's psihology when they lose a big piece like queen or when they got checked (happened to me at live chess a couple of times when playing with people who's rating was near mine - beginners). i'd say when the beginners who think they know a little bit of chess do a mistake, they get angry and resign. i mean, we joined this community to learn (also from the mistakes) and play the game to the end, right? ..unless it's really the end with only king and a piece left. and i really think you won't see a player with medium or high rating resigning the game so easy.
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One saying that really comes to mind is "it aint over until its over". Its truly amazing sometimes what happens after 45- 50 moves.
To me. Its whoever makes less mistakes will win the battle. A small error is one thing but not having the vision and missing something can really destroy you.
Only resign when mate is eminent. Then do it with grace and class.
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Hi - I'm fairly new at all of this but having fun + learning a lot.
One thing I don't get sometimes when studying games is why a player resigns. Sometimes it's obvious but lots of times it isn't (to me at least :-) since it seems like there are moves still to be made. Am I just not seeing ahead far enough?
This is probably true in my own games too - when I don't see that I've lost. (of course in beginner chess, the opponent can always make a fatal error...)
Anyway - I'd be interested to hear any thoughts or get links to articles, etc.
tx,
tomjoad