Originally posted by BudoCanuckAs White I always say Hello and Good Luck, as Black I respond to my opponents stance.
I am new to chess and obviously this site. I am also a neophyte internet player.
My question is; do you feel that players refusing to converse is a tactic to stimulate an anger response, in an attempt to force bad (worse) play?
If they are chatty I am more than happy to be, if they wish to be quiet then so be it.
No reason why chess cannot be a friendly encounter.
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Originally posted by BudoCanuckit has actually happened to me that i played a higher rated fellow, an excellent Greek dude and the conversation was much more interesting than the game, i lost track and that was that, if anyone likes to chat and learn about chess at the same time i suggest they play paulbuchmanfromfics, i learned more in the course of one game than in four years of self study, he felt a little self conscious about the amount of chat, kept saying, I'm not boring you am i, i had to laugh, no no, keep talking as i scribbled down all of his knowledge with a gleeful countenance, with regard to specific variations that had plagued me for ages he really helped, no end - awesome dude!
Thanks for all of your replies. I was mainly curious about etiquette, as I said I'm new to this environment. I've been a Martial Artist since early childhood and obviously etiquette is of utmost importance.
From my point of view it is all just common courtesy, if I say hello, there is no reason not to reply. And to say that most people don't or won't talk, is in my personal experience untrue.
Good manners to all costs nothing.A polite Hello or Hi or similar opening greeting is all that is required at game opening. For those who wish no good luck to opponents,'best wishes' is a suitable alternative. As correct chess play has nothing to do with luck,a good luck greeting is therefore not appropriate. Those who have no desire to return a polite greeting are entitled not to do so,should they not wish to.--😛