Why do people offer draw if they're losing in a game?
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Ive actually survived losses like that. 
That's why
Just not losing hope
Sep 2, 2020
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#6
Lunalestrange wrote:
Why do they do that??
Because a draw is better than a loss.
Sep 2, 2020
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#8
danichess1998 wrote:
Mostly young children and very new players that.
I mean, if I think I am losing or in a worse position or simply do not like my position, I will offer a draw. A draw is better than a loss, and the worst that can happen is that the other person says no. There is no penalty for asking for a draw in a worse position.
Because they are shameless. The type of people who say 'sorry' multiple times a day and hardly ever mean it. Those type of people.
Sep 2, 2020
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#10
countonbasi wrote:
Because they are shameless. The type of people who say 'sorry' multiple times a day and hardly ever mean it. Those type of people.
sorry
Thats why they made dont show draw offers till game end option.
Ive got draw offers when Im losing!
Just that glimmer of hope...
Sep 2, 2020
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#15
I mean, I offered a draw in this game, because I thought that my opponent would tactically be able to regain the pawn and have a much better position. According to the chess.com CAPS analysis I was still better, but I did not know that during the game. And my opponent accepted the draw.
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/daily/277058402
Sep 2, 2020
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#16
Two reasons that I have encountered (both in the same game), blackmail and gamesmanship. My opponent hung his queen with 25 minutes left on his clock. He offered a draw. When I declined, he sent me a message, "**** you, wait." Twenty minutes later, he made a move, probably hoping that I wasn't paying attention.
I have drawn with people
Sep 3, 2020
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#18
Here is another. I made a mistake and offered a draw right away. They accepted it.
Sep 3, 2020
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woton wrote:
Two reasons that I have encountered (both in the same game), blackmail and gamesmanship. My opponent hung his queen with 25 minutes left on his clock. He offered a draw. When I declined, he sent me a message, "**** you, wait." Twenty minutes later, he made a move, probably hoping that I wasn't paying attention.
You should report this to support@chess.com
I have offered a draw now and then when I'm one move from checkmate if the opponent seems to be having a really bad day. No one has ever done that for me.
I will also offer a draw when the opponent starts repetition to force a draw because I don't want to waste my time on breaks doing that crap.
As for opponents who offer a draw because they can't stand to lose, I don't usually accept. If it's been a good game, winning and losing is part of chess.
Some people offer a draw because they don't have time to finish a game. I feel that's their problem and the proper action would be for the opponent to resign.
why do they do that, when it is obvious that their opponent would win a few more moves?