why annoying?
when it's clear that they abandoned the game you can just start another one. You don't have to keep staring at the chessboard until their time runs out.
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The attitude is annoying. Chess is more then just winning or losing a game. Would be weird if this sort of behaviour was not annoying
How different is it from other sites? I've only played at a couple other sites, but i experienced the same problems then. It's been a long time since, but i would think the problem has at least been the same if not increased.
hey dude, we played earlier. This isn't just the problem with chess.com. I have been playing online chess for last 4 years and and some 20 percent of my opponents simply abandoned their game in loosing positions. These guy can't simply accept the fact that they are losing. Interestingly after I moved up the rating ladder, I noticed that no of such players are very low amongst higher rated guys(and gals). If you are serious about chess and do not care about loosing, I think can probably find reasonably good opponents here(possibly any where too...).
PS: If you hate waiting to claim abandoned games, try grabing a coffee or try 10 pushups. Speaking of which, Playchess.com have feature which lets you claim abandoned games immedeatly. I would like to see something like that here.
Really frustrating. Might switch chess plaform. The percentage of runners, losers and other small ego players is really high on chess.com. I think approx 25-30% of my matches end in waiting an x number of minutes for somebody who refuses to move in a lost position. Let alone the people who just disconnect in a losing position.
Isn't it possible to have a 3 strikes (temporary) out system? And a 3 strikes 3 times out forever? Or does that undermine the business case of the site?
really annoying.