14 Jul 06
Originally posted by ShinidokiI wouldn't resign even to Kasparov until he had an aboslute win. I don't think I would stand a chance against him of course, but that doesn't mean I'm going to resign. I mean if I had the balls to actually play Kasparov (and the oppurtunity) might as well play the game to the finish.
If I merely dropped a pawn against Kasparov I would probably resign, But i may drop a whole Knight before I resign in another game against someone my level or lower.....
the simple reason is, comebacks are very possible against weaker players...
14 Jul 06
Originally posted by BlueEyedRookI put no on all of them. I only resign when i am absolutely sure of the player's rating. Also, even if this unrated player outplayed me in the earlier stages of the game, many new players focus on tactics, and little on endgames. Therefore, I would not resign in any of the positions.
This is an oft debated topic. I know some people hate my polls (mean and discouraging comments can be made after this post), but I thought it would be an interesting to take a quick survey on some common situations where players might be tempted to resign.
I have a theory for each position and how each will turn out. If you got a few minutes to kil ...[text shortened]...
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14 Jul 06
Originally posted by aginisI actually purposely did this (for those who haven't seen the site Fig. 5 is a knight, knight vs. king scenario. I threw that in there to see how many people wouldn't realize it is a dead draw. Surprisingly a couple missed it.
[b]i'm surprised someone would resign in position 5 (a dead draw)
15 Jul 06
Originally posted by BlueEyedRookNot sure why the figures look so crappy.
This is an oft debated topic. I know some people hate my polls (mean and discouraging comments can be made after this post), but I thought it would be an interesting to take a quick survey on some common situations where players might be tempted to resign.
I have a theory for each position and how each will turn out. If you got a few minutes to kil ...[text shortened]...
http://blueeyedrook.blogspot.com/
(Feel free to curse my name, my posts, and anything else!)
16 Jul 06
Originally posted by chesskid001I'll never EVER play you unless I have to. I can't stand people like you. If you're down a queen it's time to quit.
I put no on all of them. I only resign when i am absolutely sure of the player's rating. Also, even if this unrated player outplayed me in the earlier stages of the game, many new players focus on tactics, and little on endgames. Therefore, I would not resign in any of the positions.
16 Jul 06
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I wouldn't resign any of the positions until I KNEW my opponent could demonstrate the win. Recently I watched a local college player trying to mate with a K+R vs. K and he finally gave up saying, "There must be a way to do it, but I don't know how."
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You gotta know when to hold 'em and you gotta know when to fold 'em. Also, never count your rating points while you're sitting at the table. Used to be a song, I think.