Just say no. *shrug*
Why do people keep asking for a draw when they're down a queen?
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ifronning wrote:
Today I had someone blunder their queen, only to beg for a draw. It was clearly not a mouse slip; they decided to capture my pawn with their pawn, uncovering their queen and allowing me to capture it with one of my rooks. It was clearly one of those instances where they were so honed-in on checkmating their opponent that they forgot about basic chess principles. After losing their queen they begged me for a draw. At that point I was up seven points of material. Even after me declining multiple times they kept requesting a draw (I should have disabled it for the rest of the game). I understand asking for a draw if you have a mouse slip or if neither person is winning the game and it will probably result in a draw regardless, but come on guys. Man-up and own your mistakes. Either resign or quit whining and play out the game. I get it that most of y'all are young kids, but come on guys, it's just a game. At nearly 1300 elo I expect more maturity in the game. At that elo you will have lost many games just to reach that rating.
I went on to win the game via checkmate after they blundered their last rook and pawn and I promoted to a second queen.
Incessantly offering draws in obviously losing positions can be considered poor sportsmanship, especially if you take the time to decline them. Shoot chess.com a report.
They should change the rules so people can't offer a draw more than 2 or 3 times in a game (after 3 decline draw offers they can't click the button any more).
Jan 13, 2025
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Rating reflects chess ability, not emotional intelligence or sportsmanship.
Today I had someone blunder their queen, only to beg for a draw. It was clearly not a mouse slip; they decided to capture my pawn with their pawn, uncovering their queen and allowing me to capture it with one of my rooks. It was clearly one of those instances where they were so honed-in on checkmating their opponent that they forgot about basic chess principles. After losing their queen they begged me for a draw. At that point I was up seven points of material. Even after me declining multiple times they kept requesting a draw (I should have disabled it for the rest of the game). I understand asking for a draw if you have a mouse slip or if neither person is winning the game and it will probably result in a draw regardless, but come on guys. Man-up and own your mistakes. Either resign or quit whining and play out the game. I get it that most of y'all are young kids, but come on guys, it's just a game. At nearly 1300 elo I expect more maturity in the game. At that elo you will have lost many games just to reach that rating.
I went on to win the game via checkmate after they blundered their last rook and pawn and I promoted to a second queen.