Being accused of using a computer to make your mov

I am sure it has happened to you all before, but what do you do when someone thinks that you are cheating? It has happened to me and as you might know, it is very frustrating when you know that you are not even though they believe you are.

What is even worse is that it wasn't even a great move!

What kind of thing do you do if someone thinks that you are using some other source to play the game? I know that some people use databases and as long as this is known from the start, I figure this is acceptable. For the record I do not use any other sources during a game.

If someone thinks you are cheating, is it worth arguing against it? or just finish the game and move on?

Lau

Just ignore them lausey. I know you don't cheat. 🙂

Why would they possibly think you're cheating? Because you made a good move? I'd be flattered if someone said I played like Fritz or Chessmaster.

Originally posted by lausey

I am sure it has happened to you all before, but what do you do when someone thinks that you are cheating? It has happened to me and as you might know, it is very frustrating when you know that you are not even though they believe you are.

What is even worse is that it wasn't even a great move!

What kind of thing do you do if someone thinks that you ...[text shortened]... you are cheating, is it worth arguing against it? or just finish the game and move on?

Lau

Actually, I am playing him again, because he does agree that I wasn't cheating (he won anyway) and turns out to be a decent bloke!

Hence not wanting to disclose the game in question or who this person is. Do not want to make it appear that I was personally attacking. The thread was just in general wondering what other people do in a simular situation.

Lau

Originally posted by lausey

Actually, I am playing him again, because he does agree that I wasn't cheating (he won anyway) and turns out to be a decent bloke!

Lau

I manage to avoid being accused of computer use by playing poorly. Works like a charm. 🙂

But if I were so accused, I would just respond calmly, politely and sincerely that the accusation was false, and if that wasn't sufficient for my opponent, I would not play him again.

Well said,

How can you tell someone has cheated anyway from 1 game. We can all come up with a good/lucky move, sometimes without understanding the consequences.
I have never accused anyone of cheating, and in fact I don't think it has ever crossed my mind.

I would be most upset if anybody accused me, although not likely at the moment as I am gradually loosing all my current games

John