Originally posted by Rank outsiderI've had an opponent slow down in rate of moves then in-game msg me that he was trying to achieve his highest rating and wanted to prolong his enevitable downfall in our game. I was happy with him doing that, despite the fact that it was only to protect a rating.
My view on this is that, if you know that there is no realistic, conceivable chance of avoiding defeat, then it is good etiquette to resign. It is for you to decide when this is, based on the position, skill of opponent etc and the benefit of doubt should always be given to you if you decide to play on.
However, if you know that you are only playin ...[text shortened]... or some other drawing situation, which is entirely different.
In that case, I say play on!
Originally posted by karoly aczelWhat makes me laugh about this tactic, is by the formula... if you take your LOST games quickly as possible saving up the wins your rating will go up higher by a few points.
I've had an opponent slow down in rate of moves then in-game msg me that he was trying to achieve his highest rating and wanted to prolong his enevitable downfall in our game. I was happy with him doing that, despite the fact that it was only to protect a rating.
Stalling out on lost games will cause you a sharp drop in rating, making it more work to get to each 'high point' and also your average rating will be lower than it could be.
Oh, and it is just a number that shows others what level of play to expect from you, not a award like the Nobel Peace Prize.
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The post that was quoted here has been removedI had exactly same problem with one opponent - draw offer on every move in lost position. In OTB this is prohibited - you can't make repeated draw offers. I wonder if RHP could enforce this too: let's say no more than 3 draw offers during a game. What do you think?
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Originally posted by iruThat's a reasonable idea. You could put it in the site ideas forum. I guess it hardly ever happens though...
I had exactly same problem with one opponent - draw offer on every move in lost position. In OTB this is prohibited - you can't make repeated draw offers. I wonder if RHP could enforce this too: let's say no more than 3 draw offers during a game. What do you think?
The post that was quoted here has been removedFinally something we agree on. Plenty of games/sports have etiquette.
Tour de France. No attacks when the Yellow Jersey has a mechanical issue. It happened this year when Evans suffered multiple mechanicals due to tacks being thrown. Rolland attacks and claims his earpiece is broken but still gets a tongue lashing from the peloton when they reel him in.
Cricket. No underarm bowling along the floor to prevent a six. "No Greg no, you can't do that" from his own brother. Richie Benaud calls it the most disgraceful thing he's seen on a cricket pitch.
Returning the ball to the opposition in soccer ( proper football ) when an opponent is injured. I remember Kanu intercepting the ball and scoring for Arsenal. The referee could do nothing and the goal stood.
Snooker. Conceding a frame when multiple snookers needed to win ( this one is probably closest to resigning ).
Saccing the QB is a bad example because it's one of the objectives of the game. So is roughing the passer because it's against the rules.
For it to be etiquette it can't be a rule but just generally accepted ( or unaccepted ) behaviour.
