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How do you get more points ?

How do you get more points ?

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If you and an opponent have agreed to concede a game each as the result in both games is inevitable, is it better to concede first or second to achieve the most points ?

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Lose the first, win the second.

However, it really does not matter, as the number of points you gain is going to be very small (I think less than 1 point actually, but I haven't done the math yet).

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Originally posted by pinnacle
If you and an opponent have agreed to concede a game each as the result in both games is inevitable, is it better to concede first or second to achieve the most points ?
It's all the same. We had a discussion about this a while ago and after 5 games (wins and loses) the difference was 1 point, barely anything.

Plus in the long run it will all cancel out. Remember though that if you resign late your opponents rating might have gone down up and you'll lose more points. Willing to take that chance?

The opposite is also true.

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Thanks for the advice, every point counts to me, so I will resign and be grateful. Good luck in all your games.

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