24 Sep '09 15:29>2 edits
I don't know why this upsets many players. While I don't normally continue a game that is obviously lost I don't expect my opponent to resign in what I consider to be a lost position.
Many times I've had higher rated players continue after a mistake. It's not always about hoping your opponent will make a mistake. Sometimes my opponent just wants to see how I carry out the game. It is interesting to discover more about your opponent even whey your game is lost.
I've won lost games where I discover that my opponent is an expert at tactical play, but has a very limited understanding of the endgame. This knowledge also affects my choice of openings the next time we play.
When I start a game I have no expectation of ending it until the game is officially over. If such were the case why shouldn't a player with a rating 200 points less than his opponent resign on the fist move?
Many times I've had higher rated players continue after a mistake. It's not always about hoping your opponent will make a mistake. Sometimes my opponent just wants to see how I carry out the game. It is interesting to discover more about your opponent even whey your game is lost.
I've won lost games where I discover that my opponent is an expert at tactical play, but has a very limited understanding of the endgame. This knowledge also affects my choice of openings the next time we play.
When I start a game I have no expectation of ending it until the game is officially over. If such were the case why shouldn't a player with a rating 200 points less than his opponent resign on the fist move?