Originally posted by 7ate9I know my moves and not asking for advice so dont qualify as disqualification.
if you talk about a game in progress you can be disqualified.
i think it's alright to take a draw, if that's your best possible result.
To the rest of you..... guess I answered my own question really!!
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Originally posted by rmackenAfter extensive consultations with several databases, it transpires that losing in a game of chess results in a loss 100% of the time, whereas a forced draw produces a 0% loss rate. However, these results may be misleading since they are based purely on GM and IM level games: at novice or intermediate level a draw can often produce catastrophic defeat on a subliminal psychological level known only as "the Zone".
I am playing a game which I can force a draw but will lose if I dont.
Should I or Shouldn't I????
Originally posted by Will EverittDon't take someone's win by being a 'oh I want to draw this game' kind of person. The other play is won, and will be upset if the game draws. It's just not fair to work so hard on the game and have someone turn it into a draw.
I would just keep playing and lose if I were you.
Bwah!
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Originally posted by PhlabibitThis is the advice of a loser
Don't take someone's win by being a 'oh I want to draw this game' kind of person. The other play is won, and will be upset if the game draws. It's just not fair to work so hard on the game and have someone turn it into a draw.
Bwah!
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You have earned a draw ... take it.
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Originally posted by abalone"It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat."
This is the advice of a loser
You have earned a draw ... take it.
--Teddy Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Derfel Cadarner yes I think I agree (and I'll even rec it)
"It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the gr ...[text shortened]... ctory or defeat."
--Teddy Roosevelt
but i don't get that bloody or sweaty over my chilled Gin and Tonic while I do battle with you inferior types