11 Nov 07
What would be the purpose of resigning two games in the third round of a tournament to the highest rated player in the third round without making the first move? It appears that this gives the highest rated player in the tournament a 6 point advantage before the first move of any other opponents. The first time I have seen this. Is this being fair to the other players? Are you playing chess or politics! WTF!
12 Nov 07
Originally posted by spiritmangr8nessmaybe the resigning player had more important issues to deal with.
What would be the purpose of resigning two games in the third round of a tournament to the highest rated player in the third round without making the first move? It appears that this gives the highest rated player in the tournament a 6 point advantage before the first move of any other opponents. The first time I have seen this. Is this being fair to the other players? Are you playing chess or politics! WTF!
12 Nov 07
Originally posted by spiritmangr8nessI agree with you that this was bad sportsmanship.
What would be the purpose of resigning two games in the third round of a tournament to the highest rated player in the third round without making the first move? It appears that this gives the highest rated player in the tournament a 6 point advantage before the first move of any other opponents. The first time I have seen this. Is this being fair to the other players? Are you playing chess or politics! WTF!
The player in question seems to have resigned because of the 7-800 point rating difference with his opponent.
12 Nov 07
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Tournament 1972
It doesnt look that great on a 2100+ players profile that he won 1400-1500 tournaments anyway. It kind of reminds me of that film "the ringer".
12 Nov 07
Originally posted by spiritmangr8nessBleh, your tournament is already royally screwed up because a 2100 is playing in it. That is the fundamental unfairness, not some schmuck resigning because he has no chance.
What would be the purpose of resigning two games in the third round of a tournament to the highest rated player in the third round without making the first move? It appears that this gives the highest rated player in the tournament a 6 point advantage before the first move of any other opponents. The first time I have seen this. Is this being fair to the other players? Are you playing chess or politics! WTF!
Watch out, he resigned those games so that he can concentrate on beating you, so look sharp 🙂
12 Nov 07
Originally posted by Red NightHis real strength is somewhere between 1650-1700 though so there is really only a 4-500 rating difference.
I agree with you that this was bad sportsmanship.
The player in question seems to have resigned because of the 7-800 point rating difference with his opponent.
12 Nov 07
Originally posted by wargamer66Thanks everybody for the feedback..........Any given Sunday!!!! I'm a good sport; even though we got sandbaged. Will do my best!
Bleh, your tournament is already royally screwed up because a 2100 is playing in it. That is the fundamental unfairness, not some schmuck resigning because he has no chance.
Watch out, he resigned those games so that he can concentrate on beating you, so look sharp 🙂