I am involved in a game right now that has moved beyond the opening. My opponent went off book very early, playing a (seemingly very logical) move I could not find discussed anywhere, and I couldn't find a reply that seemed good at all.
The game is likely to take some time to complete. Meanwhile, I am extremely curious as to what I should have done. At this point, is it still unethical to ask a stronger player what I should have played? On the one hand, the moment has passed. On the other, it would obviously be seeking help on a game in progress, even if the help is probably not going to help very much.
Originally posted by RaulGroomYou should wait until the game has been completed.
I am involved in a game right now that has moved beyond the opening. My opponent went off book very early, playing a (seemingly very logical) move I could not find discussed anywhere, and I couldn't find a reply that seemed good at all.
The game is likely to take some time to complete. Meanwhile, I am extremely curious as to what I should have done ...[text shortened]... be seeking help on a game in progress, even if the help is probably not going to help very much.
Originally posted by RaulGroomIt's a bit of a grey area. The problem is, how can you judge when the advice given to you won't be relevant anymore?
I am involved in a game right now that has moved beyond the opening. My opponent went off book very early, playing a (seemingly very logical) move I could not find discussed anywhere, and I couldn't find a reply that seemed good at all.
The game is likely to take some time to complete. Meanwhile, I am extremely curious as to what I should have done ...[text shortened]... be seeking help on a game in progress, even if the help is probably not going to help very much.
Once the game simplified into an endgame, I might feel comfortable discussing a move that deviated directly from opening theory, but it's still risky. And technically, as Darvlay said, not allowed.
