06 Nov 06
Originally posted by aginisI think you have missed the most important question: How much play do you have in the position?
i think it all comes down to 2 factors
1.how likely is your opponent to screw this up. Is it a simple position or a difficult one? what is his rating? how has he played the game so far?
2.how long will the game last. pushing on for a few extra moves to see if your opponent will correctly complete a combination is usually worthwhile (sometimes you might even find a loophole.) pushing on when you blunder a piece in the first ten moves, thats irritating.
If you have just blundered a piece but you have an opportunity to play a quick attack, your opponent may not be able to co-ordinate his pieces to defend effectively. You often have to make positional concessions to wim blundered material.
06 Nov 06
I'd just like to say that this thread is so true. But, its not always wise to resign a game where you are down material. Even though you are down material it can be just as fun if you switch your goal from winning to drawing.
Its always disapointing when you lose the possibility of winning, but you still haven't lost the possibility of a draw, and if you can pull off a draw in a lost position it can be just as satisfying.
07 Nov 06
Originally posted by ChessJesterThanks for your input, and I agree that anyone who is looking forward to logging in every day to play a game where they are a piece down should not be discouraged by my editorial.
I'd just like to say that this thread is so true. But, its not always wise to resign a game where you are down material. Even though you are down material it can be just as fun if you switch your goal from winning to drawing.
Its always disapointing when you lose the possibility of winning, but you still haven't lost the possibility of a draw, and if you can pull off a draw in a lost position it can be just as satisfying.
However, it was directed towards the majority of players at RHP who come here to have fun. It's my opinion that most players would be happier redirecting their energy towards a new game.
Cheers
07 Nov 06
Originally posted by arrakisYeah, I'd like to fair to the players that continue as well...
Thanks for your input, and I agree that anyone who is looking forward to logging in every day to play a game where they are a piece down should not be discouraged by my editorial.
However, it was directed towards the majority of players at RHP who come here to have fun. It's my opinion that most players would be happier redirecting their energy towards a new game.
Cheers
Game 2202189
That one stung.
07 Nov 06
Originally posted by arrakisWhile I understand the theory of resigning a game if there is no real chance of pulling out a victory, I just have to wonder how well a persons end game skills are when they do that day in and day out. It just seems to me their openings may be strong but it stops there. Chess is a game that requires much practice, very much like playing a musical instrument. Use it or lose it. I have many games where I am down a piece or two and come back and win the game in the end, to me that is part of the fun. On the other end I have been up several points in a game and still can't avoid being mated. Material isn't everything in a game it's what you do with the material you have that matters. If it's just a matter of stress, try Yoga.
Thanks for your input, and I agree that anyone who is looking forward to logging in every day to play a game where they are a piece down should not be discouraged by my editorial.
However, it was directed towards the majority of players at RHP who come here to have fun. It's my opinion that most players would be happier redirecting their energy towards a new game.
Cheers
08 Nov 06
Game 2649956
this game is an example of why you should not quit all the time 🙂
check out move 19
08 Nov 06
Originally posted by slickhareThat is one of the wierdest games I've ever seen. You seemed to be much better than your opponent but got behind because you played the opening badly. After 1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 black usually plays Nd5, you might want to try it next time.
Game 2649956
this game is an example of why you should not quit all the time 🙂
check out move 19
08 Nov 06
Originally posted by arrakisI disagree.
A wise man once said, “Show me a person who doesn’t mind losing and I’ll show you a loser!”
Yes to some, winning is everything. Winning makes you feel good inside, increases your self esteem and heals the body.
Losing, on the other hand, can make a person angry, sad, and upset. Negative feelings can make a person sick as well as undesirable to be around. ...[text shortened]...
Perhaps if more people could do this they wouldn’t be so grouchy in the forums. 😉
Cheers
Game 2306003
Was winning, then losing, now it's intresting again. (No comments please: still in progress!)
08 Nov 06
Originally posted by abejnoodIt doesn't matter who's right really, it's going to be your opponent who decides when he or she resigns.
I disagree.
Game 2306003
Was winning, then losing, now it's intresting again. (No comments please: still in progress!)
08 Nov 06
5 edits
Originally posted by Ian68So check out his one which is at the same time one of the weirdest games I've ever played here (it's a Traxler going into a blunderfest) and a clear reason why one should never resign, at least against similarly or lower rated opponent.
That is one of the wierdest games I've ever seen.
Go trough the game and check the last moves.Game 593564
........or check this one where I was on the blundering side Game 590392 , I was so drunk I moved the king.😲
How do you americans say? "S*it happens".............even on a chessboard I'd add!
08 Nov 06
Originally posted by RavelloAmazing. Thanks for the input. 🙂
So check out his one which is at the same time one of the weirdest games I've ever played here (it's a Traxler going into a blunderfest) and a clear reason why one should never resign, at least against similarly or lower rated opponent.
Go trough the game and check the last moves.Game 593564
........or check this one where I was on the blundering ...[text shortened]... g.😲
How do you americans say? "S*it happens".............even on a chessboard I'd add!
08 Nov 06
Originally posted by arrakisThat's because either 1) they already know how to play such positions from lots of practice or 2) their egos are too fragile for them to try.
If you enjoy playing out a lost game then there's nothing wrong with that. I think I can safely say though that most players don't. They prefer to start another game and use their energy to learn how to prevent getting into those situations in the first place.
Cheers