17 Jan 11
Originally posted by MontyMooseWas that me? 😉
That would seem to be a little over the top bragging, so no, I would avoid it.
When my opponent makes a horrible blunder, I sometimes add " ? Am I walking into a trap here? ". Most people take that in good spirits, one opponent recently answered me, "No, it's just me being an idiot!"
18 Jan 11
Originally posted by ChessPraxisOf course! I am talking entirely about playing with a stranger. Between friends all sorts of taunts go on. Person I know best on RHP is one thing. And yet I try not to taunt him too much because he plays better irate!
It depends on how well you know your opponent. Some friends like to give each other a hard time.
18 Jan 11
Originally posted by scacchipazzoPersonally, it doesn't matter to me if people don't want to talk or even say hi for that matter.
I'd find it taunting and unsportsmanlike, bad manners, and equivalent of trash talk. Ruder still is when poeple refuse to talk duing a game, not even a simple hi!
There are days I don't feel like chatting either, just playing the game.
Having said that, I have had some interesting chats during chess games also.
18 Jan 11
Originally posted by ChessPraxisI should have said I've been playing him for 4 years now. But he takes winning and loosing much more seriously then I do- so I wasn't sure how the 😀 would translate.
It depends on how well you know your opponent. Some friends like to give each other a hard time.
It's all cool anyway. I worry too much.