I agree with orangehonda it's just a social gesture and out of respect like football/rugby coaches shaking hands etc. A few times my opponent will wish my good luck and then add that he hopes i lose.
Why "Good Luck" wishes?
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Nov 27, 2010
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Blimey!, I think I will just start with a "smilie" and hope to avoid upsetting anyone 
I wish luck, but not in this game with me, but in all the next games and the future.
sirness wrote:
Blimey!, I think I will just start with a "smilie" and hope to avoid upsetting anyone
I hate the smiley face, I would find that very upsetting.
I had encountered an opponent who wished me "good luck" at the start of a game on live chess. My reply to him was, "Luck has nothing to do in Chess. I would prefer wishing "Good knowledge, good skill, good positional tactics, and good timing".
fhwee wrote:
I had encountered an opponent who wished me "good luck" at the start of a game on live chess. My reply to him was, "Luck has nothing to do in Chess. I would prefer wishing "Good knowledge, good skill, good positional tactics, and good timing".
And with the time it took to type your reply, your opponent luckily found himself with 2 minutes to your 1
How about: "Good sex !"
Atos wrote:
How about: "Good sex !"
If good luck and good game throw players off, I can only imagine the turmoil that would create. On the up side after they lecure your for 2 minutes on whatever, you'll have practically won on time 
Can't anyone come up with anything really offensive to say ?
"good luck, you'll need it ;)"