"While playing serious games, I recommend keeping the chit-chat to
a minimum. I do suggest a friendly and polite “Good luck” before the
game, and “Good game” after, but that’s about it. I’d like to
especially emphasize the post-game “Good game” (or “gg” for short).
Whether you’ve won or lost, it’s a bit rude to simply log off after the
game without a “gg” virtual handshake, as it were.
During the game, though, play without talking. If your opponent
makes comments or asks questions, do respond politely, but briefly,
and hopefully they’ll get the idea that you’d like to save the
conversation until after the game. If they don’t catch the hint, then
say so, politely.
Of course, there are times when you’re feeling more social than
serious, and you might actually like to chat a bit while playing.
However, unless you are co-analyzing or kibitzing for instructional
purposes, I recommend saving chit-chat for the chat area (which most
online chess servers have). Chatting, even during a social game,
promotes sloppy play that can spill over onto your serious games."
Quotting from an article a read somewhere I dont remember
Fernando, we had a good "chit-chat" during our games.
I am not able to play for the next few weeks, but I will challenge you
again when I get back. Of course, my rating has taken a rocky ride
lately since I have resigned many games because I wanted to avoit
T/O.
Sincerely,
Harri / Luck
This is only a line of conduct, that could be broken by both sides in
full agreement.
I had enjoy also our games, Gilbert, and learn also with your
comments. When I return from my holydays I shell ask you and also
Dave for a rematch.
Thanks for the title John, Gentleman Fernando, I also enjoyed our
games .
Regards,
fernando J P Vasquez