I am currently playing two people where mate is evident, in five or six moves. Both are rated much higher than me, but are not moving anymore, although they are moving in their other games. The controll is 21/21, so five moves could take several months. I know this is not breaking the rules, but is it not a little rude?
17 May 08
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Originally posted by clandarkfireyes, I find it very rude, and pathetic. What I find even more pathetic are the people who would (and probably will) accuse you of being a cry-baby and that your opponents have been doing nothing wrong since it's not against the rules etc etc. it's like refusing to bring a glass of water to a tired friend because there's no such contract on paper about that specific inquiry. just be prepared for them, they're probably on their way.
I am currently playing two people where mate is evident, in five or six moves. Both are rated much higher than me, but are not moving anymore, although they are moving in their other games. The controll is 21/21, so five moves could take several months. I know this is not breaking the rules, but is it not a little rude?
17 May 08
Originally posted by clandarkfire21/21? Maybe they're hoping in a couple of months you'll forget about the games. 😵
I am currently playing two people where mate is evident, in five or six moves. Both are rated much higher than me, but are not moving anymore, although they are moving in their other games. The controll is 21/21, so five moves could take several months. I know this is not breaking the rules, but is it not a little rude?
18 May 08
Originally posted by clandarkfireHence the reason you should never enter a 21/21 tourney.
Sure, its just that I know the people can move several times a day, and they do in their other games. One of them has another game with me and moves frequently in it, but not in the lost one.
If you like several moves per day, why not play 1/7?
18 May 08
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Originally posted by greenpawn34Really? That seems odd. As a player, I'd rather not have some TD resigning the game for me. [No offense to clandarkfire - but especially not if my opponent is rated under 1200.]
Can you not put forward a position for adjudication in such cases.
In the 70's when I was apostal player if it was obvious you were
winning - (two pieces ahead etc) you sent the position in to
the controller and the game was awarded to you.