I have a burning confession

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
there is such a thing as false modesty, claiming that we are mince when in fact we are geniuses

Actually, that's just modesty. 😉

Originally posted by hintjul
My fellow chess players, Im currently doing my own personal investigation into the psychology of the human mind, how would one react to such a big statement, especially of a chess player, whom seem to have big egos. my fellow chess players, I love you all and I am willing to play and beat any one of you, god bless.

This is not true. We were in 2 games, that you resigned to chase your dream. I would have gladly played the games. In fact, I was looking forward to playing the games. Very disappointed at your resignations.
Eric

Originally posted by Eric LeFavour
This is not true. We were in 2 games, that you resigned to chase your dream. I would have gladly played the games. In fact, I was looking forward to playing the games. Very disappointed at your resignations.
Eric

I thought I smelled a confession burning somewhere...

Yes I remember Mr. leflavour, I was 2 pieces up in one though, you should have resigned.

Originally posted by hintjul
Yes I remember Mr. leflavour, I was 2 pieces up in one though, you should have resigned.

I'm sure the mis-spelling of my name was an accident, and I apologize for believing I can still win with 2 rooks and a queen. If I can see a mate, I will resign. I would have liked to play that game out. In fact I was looking forward to that. I'm sorry I don't understand your goal and was a bit put off by your resignations. Good luck to you hintjul. I hope you fine what you are looking for.
Eric

Game 7214440

1. Why should Eric LaFavour resign a game?
2. If i was your clan leader i would be far from impressed with you resigning games in that fashion.
3.If you go ahead in a game do you always shout "Resign"?

If I go a piece down I resign all the time, unless you know your playing somebody useless.

sorry, Mr lefavour, leflavour justs sounds exotic and better with a french tongue roll lol.

Do you often find yourself down a piece to someone you think is a worthless player?

yes, I lost a rook today against a below par player, but still won checkmate. Calling him rubbish is a insult so...

Normally a case of severe lack of concentration.

Originally posted by hintjul
Yes I remember Mr. leflavour, I was 2 pieces up in one though, you should have resigned.

I don't think so- there is more to the game than just material, and with black behind in development and exposed lines to the black king, I would have definitely played on.

I have a game in another thread where I successfully played on with two pieces for my lost queen, and that was against a very high quality player. At this point, there is no reason for anyone on the site to think it is NOT worthwhile to play on against you. We all have to earn that kind of respect; no one owes it to us.

Paul

Originally posted by hintjul
Yes I remember Mr. leflavour, I was 2 pieces up in one though, you should have resigned.

You *SHOULD* have played:

10 ... Qh4

After a rudimentary error like that, you deserve to lose

thanks kasparov.

good insight.