25 Nov 12
Originally posted by Trev33I just posted the game because I have played against some people who, as soon as they lose their queen, resign the game. I was kinda happy with my win though. 😀
Basically had two rooks vs a queen since black failed to get his rook into play, costly mistake... fun game though.
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25 Nov 12
Originally posted by MrhumaSo you should be, i still remember my first game i won after losing my queen. I ended up getting his queen but to win when down on material and your opponent still had nice queen is nice.
I just posted the game because I have played against some people who, as soon as they lose their queen, resign the game. I was kinda happy with my win though. 😀
Some people give up as soon as they're down any piece that isn't a pawn and some never give up... depends on the opponent for me.
25 Nov 12
Originally posted by Trev33I'm the kind of person that, almost, never gives up. I try not to resign any games. Cause you never know, your opponent might make a mistake. 😀
So you should be, i still remember my first game i won after losing my queen. I ended up getting his queen but to win when down on material and your opponent still had nice queen is nice.
Some people give up as soon as they're down any piece that isn't a pawn and some never give up... depends on the opponent for me.
25 Nov 12
Originally posted by ale1552Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil.
I was overjoyed to capture someones queen the other day, then stupidly lost my own in a few more moves. Overconfidence is often my downfall.
25 Nov 12
Originally posted by MrhumaIt is because you played a weaker player then yourself.
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Originally posted by RBHILLIndeed. I feel it is the only appropriate time to continue after losing your queen. If you are playing an equal or better opponent and lose your queen but continue to play to the bitter end--in my opinion it is an insult to the other player. You are basically saying you will play to the last move, just in case the guy gets hit by a bus and you can greedily claim your skull.
It is because you played a weaker player then yourself.
So, Mrhuma did the right thing, afterall he still had a legitimate fighting chance. But I can't stand it when an equal or lesser player stretches an obvious loss out to the max number of moves.. the motive is obvious.
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I'm not talking about games where you lose your queen but see a chance at sneaking in a checkmate... those times are rare, but, obviously you should keep playing, again, as long as you have a legitimate fighting chance.
26 Nov 12
Originally posted by MrhumaYou missed 17. Qh5+
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Also, I don't imagine a lot of people resigning 2 points down in a game where they are rated 200 points more than their opponent.