To resign a game is to acknowledge that your opponent has reached a position so strong that only through gross mistakes would he/she lose.

Newbie question here. Chess notation supports indicating check and mate. Why is there no symbol for resignation? When I look at database games, ...

Aug 24, 2017 · When they abort, the game is cancelled and nothing happens. If they resign, they los rating points and you gain them. If ...

Jul 8, 2021 · You have the right to resign whenever you wish. It is never considered poor sportsmanship. However, until you get higher rated, you should aim ...

Resigning over the board when you can sense that you both know where the game is headed and are both anxious to move on is one thing. There can be some dignity ...

Until you know it yourself, never resign. And do not accept a draw either, unless you feel you are beat, or absolutely sure the best you can get is a draw.

Apr 7, 2023 · Resignation option is there for you. You resign because you do not want to continue defending a position not worth defending. You do not do it ...

In OTB chess, it is not a problem to verbally and clearly state, "I resign", as you extend your hand for the handshake. This is my preferred method of resigning ...

Hold Right Click from one square to another to draw arrow on board. Hold alt key to temporarily disable auto-queen.