I wouldn't be surprised if this has been discussed numerous times in the past. However all we can do is change all the delusional players one at a time.
I just finished 1st at a tournament, which shouldn't come as a surprise as all of the opponents were inferior. In the last game my opponent wrote "lucky" after I systematically destroyed him without a Queen. I offered him a rematch right after the tournament in which he resigned in exactly 6 moves.
https://www.chess.com/live/game/4299239527
https://www.chess.com/live/game/4299255971
However this thread is about a particular breed of a player. I'm sure you've faced them before. The lower the rating, the higher the chance that you're playing against one of them. This particular gent describes himself as "a playmate" guy. He was obviously too lazy to do a quick Google search before choosing to describe himself in such a manner. There's no self respecting man who calls himself "a playmate guy". Onto the game:
https://www.chess.com/live/game/4299211644
I played far from exceptional but I knew I was playing a 2/1 game against an inferior opponent so I baited him several times with moves which would've been punished against decent opposition. With half of his time still left on the clock and an 8 point disadvantage mid game, the check mate being just around the corner with his skill level, the playmate guy faced a dilemma.
He could keep his honor, resign, write "Congratulations! I'd appreciate a rematch after the tournament." or do what he chose to do - stall the game, not make any move for a minute and spend his entire minute, essentially half of the game, accusing me of being a cheater and using an engine in a 2/1 bullet game. We're talking about a guy with a rating of 1439. A clear display of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Obviously being accused of using an engine while playing fairly should only be taken for what it is - the kindest compliment of them all. The reason I made this thread is in the hopes of curing at least one person of his delusions.
Dear @xyz , one does not need an engine to comfortably beat you. I might need an engine to beat at all costs an opponent who's rated 1000 points higher than you but why would anyone need an engine against you? If you lose any game, this means that somewhere along the way, you made mistakes and your opponent took advantage of them. While an element of what might be perceived as luck may be present during some games, especially online, chess is a game of skill. Learn how to lose a game without losing a dignity. I offered you a rematch after the tournament to give you another opportunity to win but you rejected it and ran away from the rematch. This attitude of explaining your losses and shortcomings with unfairness and believing that your opponents are cheating will get you nowhere in life. It's great to be competitive. If you lose, say "congrats" and ask for a rematch so you can learn and become better. There's a difference between being competitive, hungry to learn/improve and making up invalid excuses and accusations for your losses. We're all here to improve and it should be a humbling experience to play against a player who's classes above you. We all have this privilege of being able to be brought back to the ground, unless we're Nakamura and there are few people out there who can beat us in a blitz game or we decide to lie to ourselves and be plain delusional.
If anyone would like to check the game I played against the playmate guy, please do so and let me know which "engine" I've used that would make two mistakes and four inaccuracies against a low-rated player.
In conclusion, I'd be happy to play with you in the future and help you on your path of becoming a better thinker, a better player and a man who takes responsibility for his shortcomings and losses.
Sincerely,
AM
A tough second day on chess.com.
You should delete the name of your opponent. What you are supposed to do is use the report button on their profile. People who abandon games get assigned to a special bad sport pool.
I wouldn't be surprised if this has been discussed numerous times in the past. However all we can do is change all the delusional players one at a time.
I just finished 1st at a tournament, which shouldn't come as a surprise as all of the opponents were inferior. In the last game my opponent wrote "lucky" after I systematically destroyed him without a Queen. I offered him a rematch right after the tournament in which he resigned in exactly 6 moves.
https://www.chess.com/live/game/4299239527
https://www.chess.com/live/game/4299255971
However this thread is about a particular breed of a player. I'm sure you've faced them before. The lower the rating, the higher the chance that you're playing against one of them. This particular gent describes himself as "a playmate" guy. He was obviously too lazy to do a quick Google search before choosing to describe himself in such a manner. There's no self respecting man who calls himself "a playmate guy". Onto the game:
https://www.chess.com/live/game/4299211644
I played far from exceptional but I knew I was playing a 2/1 game against an inferior opponent so I baited him several times with moves which would've been punished against decent opposition. With half of his time still left on the clock and an 8 point disadvantage mid game, the check mate being just around the corner with his skill level, the playmate guy faced a dilemma.
He could keep his honor, resign, write "Congratulations! I'd appreciate a rematch after the tournament." or do what he chose to do - stall the game, not make any move for a minute and spend his entire minute, essentially half of the game, accusing me of being a cheater and using an engine in a 2/1 bullet game. We're talking about a guy with a rating of 1439. A clear display of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Obviously being accused of using an engine while playing fairly should only be taken for what it is - the kindest compliment of them all. The reason I made this thread is in the hopes of curing at least one person of his delusions.
Dear @chessterly_yours , one does not need an engine to comfortably beat you. I might need an engine to beat at all costs an opponent who's rated 1000 points higher than you but why would anyone need an engine against you? If you lose any game, this means that somewhere along the way, you made mistakes and your opponent took advantage of them. While an element of what might be perceived as luck may be present during some games, especially online, chess is a game of skill. Learn how to lose a game without losing a dignity. I offered you a rematch after the tournament to give you another opportunity to win but you rejected it and ran away from the rematch. This attitude of explaining your losses and shortcomings with unfairness and believing that your opponents are cheating will get you nowhere in life. It's great to be competitive. If you lose, say "congrats" and ask for a rematch so you can learn and become better. There's a difference between being competitive, hungry to learn/improve and making up invalid excuses and accusations for your losses. We're all here to improve and it should be a humbling experience to play against a player who's classes above you. We all have this privilege of being able to be brought back to the ground, unless we're Nakamura and there are few people out there who can beat us in a blitz game or we decide to lie to ourselves and be plain delusional.
If anyone would like to check the game I played against the playmate guy, please do so and let me know which "engine" I've used that would make two mistakes and four inaccuracies against a low-rated player.
In conclusion, I'd be happy to play with you in the future and help you on your path of becoming a better thinker, a better player and a man who takes responsibility for his shortcomings and losses.
Sincerely,
AM