When you get a winning position is it good to offer draw so that your rating don't increase?
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You also improve by you know, converting a winning position. Why would anyone offer a draw in a winning position?
You don’t use this method tho because you have 3 draws total in all your games lol
B1ZMARK wrote:
Eh I think it’s better to just win
Agreed. One should learn to convert winning positions instead of just sabotaging their own success.
SpacePodz wrote:
You don’t use this method tho because you have 3 draws total in all your games lol
i haven't use it yet.I just want to see what is the opinion of everyone.
Apr 29, 2021
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#7
Sounds like you need practice converting winning positions into a structural/material advantage (dynamic -> static advantage).
There are lots of online books and courses which can help you do that.
BelowAverageNoob_42 wrote:
Sounds like you need practice converting winning positions into a structural/material advantage (dynamic -> static advantage).
There are lots of online books and courses which can help you do that.
thanks
The answer is "no" for several reasons.
Apr 29, 2021
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#10
That's kinda sandbagging isn't it?
I mean not really, but is that why you think it's good? So you match up with weaker opponents?
Offer a draw only if it is a clear draw. Do not care about rating. Care about better chess. Agreeing on a draw in a better position does not help you in any way.
JackRoach wrote:
That's kinda sandbagging isn't it?
I mean not really, but is that why you think it's good? So you match up with weaker opponents?
No,that is not the reason why i think it is good.the reason is that you can get in winning positions more often and you can improve more.
Apr 29, 2021
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#13
KHMTF wrote:
JackRoach wrote:
That's kinda sandbagging isn't it?
I mean not really, but is that why you think it's good? So you match up with weaker opponents?
No,that is not the reason why i think it is good.the reason is that you can get in winning positions more often and you can improve more.
No, because you'll never play higher rated opponents. And, in fact, your rating will drop if you do that, all draws and losses will cause your rating to plummet.
Apr 29, 2021
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#14
One of the key skills to master at low ratings is to win won positions.
The fastest way to improve is playing against slightly stronger opponents so it is never a good idea to hold your grade down.
Ok, thanks for all the opinions! In the end, i have come to the conclusion that this is a bad method and should never be use.
I agree with post #14 and post #15
Apr 29, 2021
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#18
Optimissed wrote:
It's an interesting concept. Based on a lack of confidence .... you think you will lose against stronger players and you enjoy beating weaker ones because it helps your tactical ability. It is a known way of practising chess .... to practise tactics against weaker players.
It's actually cheating.
Yeah, that's what I said. That it was kinda like sandbagging.
I don't understand the point in offering a draw in a winning position. Wouldn't resigning be better? Why take the chance? Better to resign than risk having the opponent make a brilliant recovery.
So you may think this is a weird question but the reason i think it is good is because you can build consistency and improve.Any thoughts on this method?