Chess is an ancient game based on military strategy. Military men in ancient times, as now were taught never surrender while they still have the means to resist. As a relatively new member of this website, I have already had a few opponents resign (surrender) at the first sign of a strategic disadvantage or in the face of an opponents tactical superiority. I don't understand that at all. Shifts in strategic and tactical advantage occur suddenly and frequently on the battlefield and on the chessboard. In chess (a bloodless sport), this is the point where the game actually becomes more interesting. Once we lose the advantage over our opponent, and the pressure is on, we must become more cunning and resourceful. Operating under such conditions, hones our skills, ultimately making us better chess players. Never Surrender.
Do you have the same attitude to forum threads? If so, you may be tested! 
FYI, I think that is a sterling attitude!
Chess is an ancient game based on military strategy. Military men in ancient times, as now were taught never surrender while they still have the means to resist. As a relatively new member of this website, I have already had a few opponents resign (surrender) at the first sign of a strategic disadvantage or in the face of an opponents tactical superiority. I don't understand that at all. Shifts in strategic and tactical advantage occur suddenly and frequently on the battlefield and on the chessboard. In chess (a bloodless sport), this is the point where the game actually becomes more interesting. Once we lose the advantage over our opponent, and the pressure is on, we must become more cunning and resourceful. Operating under such conditions, hones our skills, ultimately making us better chess players. Never Surrender.