Originally posted by rwingettFor those of us under 2000, the most one can win or lose on a game is 32. Tebb and bbarr only risk 24 points on their games. If they continue at the rate they're going, they'll be only risking 16 shortly!
I do not think it is possible to lose 50 points in one game. I think the maximum is 30 something. Perhaps somebody else can confirm that.
Originally posted by lionelIn my opinion (your topic aside) you're worrying too much about your points--it's a game. Maybe if I had a rating or ranking like yours (which is impressive; many kudos to you, seriously), I would understand? Still, I can't help but feel that you're sweating too much over something this trivial.
This is serious, I'm about to lost 50 points.
Now, as far as your topic goes, I would probably recognize the move wasn't of your regular play and ask you "Why?" This is a gray area, though, for how do I know you're (third person) not just saying you made a bad move and making the situation up (This comment is not directed at you, Lionel. I'm being hypothetical here.)? I am still debating if I would let you take it back. Sort of like taking your finger off a piece, isnt' it? After reviewing your game, I can see it was an atypical move. I don't know how I would handle it, though. Sorry.
Brent
Originally posted by lionelI'm sorry to say once you hit the button too late. I myself would just be like "Darg"... live and learn... "hit the minimize button, not the MOVE button!
Game 190987. I was 2 moves away from mate. I was at work playing when my boss walked in my office unannounced, how dare him. I was in the process of making my move. I moved the wrong rook, wanted to move the D rook. Now I don't think I can recover. My question is this. Would you take the win or realize it was a terrible mistake and resign, and ask for a rematch which I would gladly accept. What is the right thing to do?
This is a very nice thread though.... I could post similar.
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It would depend on my opponent. If it was someone who I knew and I trusted, then I would probably let them take the move back, because I've accidentally done the same thing. However, I doubt that I would do it for someone who I didn't know or hadn't played before, just because it's a convenient excuse for someone who made a bad move and then realized it when it was too late.
And yes, getting advice on a specific game is unethical and violates the rules of correspondence chess. That's why we need to keep the discussion purely within the realm of the hypothetical.
-mike
Originally posted by legionnaireJust as a point, when it comes to over-table play... or even at Yahoo or excite (etc.) I will give an "undo" But here at RHP there is no undo... so the move must stand.
It would depend on my opponent. If it was someone who I knew and I trusted, then I would probably let them take the move back, because I've accidentally done the same thing. However, I doubt that I would do it for someone who I didn't know or hadn't played before, just because it's a convenient excuse for someone who made a bad move and then realiz ...[text shortened]... That's why we need to keep the discussion purely within the realm of the hypothetical.
-mike
I agree not to talk about the game.
I played Sintubin once,when he was still no.1.We were around 600 rating points apart.He lost his queen around the 10th move and said someone walked into his office.I offered to resign and he just laughed saying rating points doesnt mean much and insisted the move stand.
I can only admire him for this.how many of us would have refused an offer such as mine?
Johan
(Hoping someone will walk into Mr.Tebb's office soon)
Originally posted by Dr. Brainmore of you should play at work 😀
I played Sintubin once,when he was still no.1.We were around 600 rating points apart.He lost his queen around the 10th move and said someone walked into his office.I offered to resign and he just laughed saying rating points doesnt mean much and insisted the move stand.
I can only admire him for this.how many of us would have refused an offer such as mine?
Johan
(Hoping someone will walk into Mr.Tebb's office soon)
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I bet it's safe to say that everyone on this site at one time or another has prematurely clicked the Move button before they were absolutely sure or ready to. That's just a part of internet chess, also known as human error. No need to beat yourself up over it or look to your opponent for mercy. Live and learn. 😕
Originally posted by missleadWhat's the difference in talking about a game publically and playing people who freely admit to using books, data bases and anything else they can get their hands on to beat you ?????
Talking about games in progress is against any form of rules.
We must not give advice or encouraugement about a game in progress.
Lionel you brought this "dilema"to this forum that you should lose 50 points.
Now because you went public,you are compromised.
Linda.
Personally I don't care what people use.......as long as I'm not playing a computer program.........but I don't see the benefit in winning when really you are relying on an outside influence to make your move rather than think for yourself. I do my studying before and after games and try to implement and recall what I've learned during game situations. Again it's a personal preference and I wouldn't (and haven't) refused to play anyone who indicates they use such methods. (not that you need such material to beat me) 🙂