10 Feb 09
Has it ever been determined whether it is in good taste to offer/request a draw when the proposer is in an obvious losing position? At first glance my reaction was one of a quizical look at the position. Then it hit me. This smuck isn't trying tat levity. Its an outright insult. In all honesty, it doesn't bother me in the least, but it is such an obvious insult. How about some suggestions for a suitable response for any future such inquiries. Something really that cuts to the bone. We have some great kibitzers out there. Let me see some of that talant.
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by FleabittenGood point. Especially in an endgame, someone may see the situation as "My K v his K+p and it's already move 60, so it's probably a draw", where you see it a bit more clearly, "My K+p v his K...get my King out in front, use the opposition and push that pawn. One Queen coming up!"
Are you absolutely positive it's meant as an insult?
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by Evil Pawn 666I had an opponent 400 points lower graded offer me a draw on move 15 of a game just the other day. We were barely out of the opening (i had only castled two moves earlier!) The position was level(ish) so i suppose the offer wasn't ridiculous, but considering most of his moves had come out of a database, i wasn't really interested in accepting it without having had an opportunity to test his middle game skills. Polite responses are probably best though. Mine was something along the lines of "I'm not really sure i could justify losing 11 points off my grade in this position. Maybe later..."
Has it ever been determined whether it is in good taste to offer/request a draw when the proposer is in an obvious losing position? At first glance my reaction was one of a quizical look at the position. Then it hit me. This smuck isn't trying tat levity. Its an outright insult. In all honesty, it doesn't bother me in the least, but it is such an ...[text shortened]... that cuts to the bone. We have some great kibitzers out there. Let me see some of that talant.
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by Marinkatomb"Polite responses are probably the best... "
I had an opponent 400 points lower graded offer me a draw on move 15 of a game just the other day. We were barely out of the opening (i had only castled two moves earlier!) The position was level(ish) so i suppose the offer wasn't ridiculous, but considering most of his moves had come out of a database, i wasn't really interested in accepting it without ...[text shortened]... really sure i could justify losing 11 points off my grade in this position. Maybe later..."
Second.
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by Evil Pawn 666Response
Has it ever been determined whether it is in good taste to offer/request a draw when the proposer is in an obvious losing position? At first glance my reaction was one of a quizical look at the position. Then it hit me. This smuck isn't trying tat levity. Its an outright insult. In all honesty, it doesn't bother me in the least, but it is such an ...[text shortened]... that cuts to the bone. We have some great kibitzers out there. Let me see some of that talant.
1. A draw, what the eff makes you think I can't win?
2. Thanks for the offer but in your current position I can only forsee your demise in due course.
3. With a queen and two rooks against your King what makes you think you can draw?
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThird.
"Polite responses are probably the best... "
Second.
Even if the original draw offer in question was meant to insult, what's to be gained by delivering an equally insulting response? Best in such a case to decline the draw and let your following victory do the talking.
10 Feb 09
Originally posted by zozozozoI was once offered a draw, continued to play and lost... But it was an interesting game and a good learning opportunity, so I didn't regret too much that I hadn't accepted the draw.
ive once offered a draw where i thought the game was drawing, my opponent didnt accept, we played on, i won😳
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Originally posted by zozozozonot that long ago i offered a draw in a losing position, it was declined, a few moves later my opponent made a huge blunder and handed me the game.
ive once offered a draw where i thought the game was drawing, my opponent didnt accept, we played on, i won😳
best thing about it was that he only needed a draw to win the group.