Why do people offer draws when in a completely losing position?
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nevergetsthewin
Dec 29, 2023
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#1
I just played a game where I was up a king, queen and 4 pawns (one of which was about to promote with no way to be stopped) against a king, queen and 2 pawns and my opponent offered a draw. I of course declined it and went on to win. This is not the first time someone has offered a draw in a totally losing position against me. Why do people do that? Are there actually people who would accept the draw? Would they do this in an OTB game? Seems like a pointless waste of time to me.
Dec 29, 2023
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#4
Some possible answers: 1. They are childish or arrogant 2. They enjoy the mind game aspect of the game and are being cheeky in a playful sort of way 3. Are there cultural differences sonetimes?
Desperation
Dec 29, 2023
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#6
Most of them do that because they have nothing to lose. I don't see them do that in OTB
