14 Sep 07
I remember a time someone said that he had a forced mate against me which would involve a few sacrifices so I moved a piece onto a wierd square and he started sacrificing for the mate anyway, saying I shouldnt be playing on.
Unfortunately for him, the piece was threatening a check which I could play half way through his attack and getting back in time to not only prevent the mate but be sure I was substantial material ahead.
14 Sep 07
Originally posted by ouwe belgi thought it would seem arrogant, just wondering what others thoughts on the matter would be. i've never said it or had it said to me, but i feel the urge now and again. especially when i beat someone i didn't think i would or if i make a good comeback or something.
I don't think it's bad form but no doubt some players will hate you for it.
But why bother announcing mate?It's not like it'll make you look cool or anything.And if you're wrong you'll look rather silly.
14 Sep 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI saw a player declare mate in 5 not realising that one of his checks could by blocked by an interposition of a piece that uncovered a discovered check that led to mate for his opponent.
I remember a time someone said that he had a forced mate against me which would involve a few sacrifices so I moved a piece onto a wierd square and he started sacrificing for the mate anyway, saying I shouldnt be playing on.
Unfortunately for him, the piece was threatening a check which I could play half way through his attack and getting back in time to not only prevent the mate but be sure I was substantial material ahead.
14 Sep 07
Originally posted by zanobPersonally I'd think nothing of it,but you can be certain some players will find you an arrogant prick.
i thought it would seem arrogant, just wondering what others thoughts on the matter would be. i've never said it or had it said to me, but i feel the urge now and again. especially when i beat someone i didn't think i would or if i make a good comeback or something.
14 Sep 07
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Originally posted by demonseedisn't that just pretty much what always seems to happen when you think you've got an unstoppable long combination. there's that one little weird move that would not make sense in any other position, but suddenly it's the one that leaves you a piece down. and of course your opponent finds it, even if he found nothing else before. 🙂
I saw a player declare mate in 5 not realising that one of his checks could by blocked by an interposition of a piece that uncovered a discovered check that led to mate for his opponent.
14 Sep 07
Originally posted by wormwoodYup, that's why I keep schtum! If anyone asks how my game is going, I always say, "terrible." Unless it's blitz when smack-talk is the order of the day.
isn't that just pretty much what always seems to happen when you think you've got an unstoppable long combination. there's that one little weird move that would not make sense in any other position, but suddenly it's the one that leaves you a piece down. and of course your opponent finds it, even if he found nothing else before. 🙂
The guy in my example made it worse because he stood up and began counting, aloud, the moves to mate. When he got to the discovered check he stopped counting and his opponent said, "What's wrong? Run outta fingers?" Classic!
