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[Event "RHP Blitz rated"]
[Site "www.redhotpawn.com"]
[Date "2007.12.4"]
[Round "?"]
[White "rubberjaw30"]
[Black "musicofmysoul"]
[Result "1-0"]

1. e2-e4 e7-e5 2. f2-f4 Qd8-h4 3. g2-g3 Qh4-h6 4. Ng1-f3 Bf8-b4 5. c2-c3 Bb4-c5 6. d2-d4 Bc5-b6 7. Nf3xe5 d7-d6 8. f4-f5 g7-g6 9. Bc1xh6 Ng8xh6 10. Ne5-c4 Nb8-d7 11. Nc4xb6 Nd7xb6 12. f5-f6 a7-a5 13. h2-h3 g6-g5 14. Qd1-h5 O-O 15. Qh5xg5 Kg8-h8 16. Qg5-g7 1-0


so I play this game against a 700 something in blitz, right
all the pawn moves probably weren't necessary, but I was methodic in squeezing him of space before slipping in w/ queen.
anyway, the game itself has little to do with what I need to ask you guys.
after the mating move, I tell the guy: "gg" meaning universally: "good game" and I always do this, win or lose. I always thought of it as curteous until now. after saying it, the guy says: "wow, bg" obviously meaning bad game. when you annihilate someone, and then say good game, does it come across as rude? what do you guys do after destroying a much weaker opponent?

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Basically do a war dance, shout some random words in German, throw their king at them and laugh whilst emptying my beer over their head.

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Originally posted by davaniel
Basically do a war dance, shout some random words in German, throw their king at them and laugh whilst emptying my beer over their head.
What a waste of beer. 😛

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I find if I really thrash somebody, of if they lose by making a horrible blunder I try and avoid saying good game because they know they messed up and I know I didnt really work for my win but had it gifted to me.

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Originally posted by rubberjaw30
[Event "RHP Blitz rated"]
[Site "www.redhotpawn.com"]
[Date "2007.12.4"]
[Round "?"]
[White "rubberjaw30"]
[Black "musicofmysoul"]
[Result "1-0"]

1. e2-e4 e7-e5 2. f2-f4 Qd8-h4 3. g2-g3 Qh4-h6 4. Ng1-f3 Bf8-b4 5. c2-c3 Bb4-c5 6. d2-d4 Bc5-b6 7. Nf3xe5 d7-d6 8. f4-f5 g7-g6 9. Bc1xh6 Ng8xh6 10. Ne5-c4 Nb8-d7 11. Nc4xb6 Nd7xb6 12. f5-f6 a7-a5 13. h ...[text shortened]... cross as rude? what do you guys do after destroying a much weaker opponent?
The typewriter keys 'b' and 'g' are right next to each other. He was probably trying to write "wow, good game!" as a compliment to you in return, but his finger slipped and did a typo. And now you've gone and mentioned in a public forum how you "annihilated" him, and called him a "much weaker opponent" all because you couldn't give him the benefit of the doubt. Way to go and crush the hopes and dreams of a 700-rated player who only wanted to be nice to you. 😠

your pal,
DR

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what do you guys do after destroying a much weaker opponent?

I don't face a lot of "much weaker opponents," because I'm not very good ... but I am courteous!

Say "Thanks for the game." "gg" can sound sarcastic or just perfunctory to someone who's still losing blood.

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Originally posted by Doctor Rat
The typewriter keys 'b' and 'g' are right next to each other. He was probably trying to write "wow, good game!" as a compliment to you in return, but his finger slipped and did a typo. And now you've gone and mentioned in a public forum how you "annihilated" him, and called him a "much weaker opponent" all because you couldn't give him the benefit of the ...[text shortened]... dreams of a 700-rated player who only wanted to be nice to you. 😠

your pal,
DR
LOL, I think you're right. Rubberjaw, I don't think he was inventing any new acronyms, he was just stunned by your awesome play and meant to say "gg." 😉

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Frankly, I'm frustrated by the general lack of sportsmanship in all on-line chess. In correspondence I always greet the player and say good luck. And I always say "good game" after the match. In most cases the opponent ignores me. I also say 'gg' in blitz, and I think I've had my life threatened more often than I've seen 'gg'. It's just common courtesy to say good game after a match. It's sad that so many people don't understand basic sportsmanship.

Scott

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I completely agree. It's really horrible how antisocial some chess players are online. On uChess and RHP Blitz it's usually not too bad. However, I played a lot on ICC not long ago and while I say hi, almost no one responds back. Likewise after I say gg at the end. If I remark anything else during the game, the other player also suffers from a serious typing disability. Surprisingly, I've had more players outside of the US respond even though English was usually not their native language. It annoys me and I make sure to absolutely destroy them as painfully as possible. For example, by making five Queens when only one is necessary.

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Originally posted by rubberjaw30
[Event "RHP Blitz rated"]
[Site "www.redhotpawn.com"]
[Date "2007.12.4"]
[Round "?"]
[White "rubberjaw30"]
[Black "musicofmysoul"]
[Result "1-0"]

1. e2-e4 e7-e5 2. f2-f4 Qd8-h4 3. g2-g3 Qh4-h6 4. Ng1-f3 Bf8-b4 5. c2-c3 Bb4-c5 6. d2-d4 Bc5-b6 7. Nf3xe5 d7-d6 8. f4-f5 g7-g6 9. Bc1xh6 Ng8xh6 10. Ne5-c4 Nb8-d7 11. Nc4xb6 Nd7xb6 12. f5-f6 a7-a5 13. h cross as rude? what do you guys do after destroying a much weaker opponent?
maybe he/she was reffering to his/her own play?

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"In most cases the opponent ignores me."

I didn't have the slightest idea that 'gg' could be a acronym for 'good game'. And I have had some 'gg' comments that I in my ignorance didn't respond to at all.

There are other acronymes as well, like OTB, CC, TOS, and surely a lot of others acronymes. Why not put them in a glossary in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) file?, so even non-native English speaking members (like myself) can take part of and understand.

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Originally posted by rubberjaw30
[Event "RHP Blitz rated"]
[Site "www.redhotpawn.com"]
[Date "2007.12.4"]
[Round "?"]
[White "rubberjaw30"]
[Black "musicofmysoul"]
[Result "1-0"]

1. e2-e4 e7-e5 2. f2-f4 Qd8-h4 3. g2-g3 Qh4-h6 4. Ng1-f3 Bf8-b4 5. c2-c3 Bb4-c5 6. d2-d4 Bc5-b6 7. Nf3xe5 d7-d6 8. f4-f5 g7-g6 9. Bc1xh6 Ng8xh6 10. Ne5-c4 Nb8-d7 11. Nc4xb6 Nd7xb6 12. f5-f6 a7-a5 13. h cross as rude? what do you guys do after destroying a much weaker opponent?
Personally, I only say good game if it was particularly enjoyable in some way, perhaps it was unusual, interesting or hard faught.

I often say thanks for the game if i'm in a good mood, or well played if i believe they played well (and beat me).

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Originally posted by FabianFnas
[b]"In most cases the opponent ignores me."

I didn't have the slightest idea that 'gg' could be a acronym for 'good game'. And I have had some 'gg' comments that I in my ignorance didn't respond to at all.

There are other acronymes as well, like OTB, CC, TOS, and surely a lot of others acronymes. Why not put them in a glossary in the FAQ (Freque ...[text shortened]... ven non-native English speaking members (like myself) can take part of and understand.[/b]
Apart from meaning 'good game' it could be 'good god', which says something completely different.😉

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I used to think it meant good going.

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I think some people can be blatantly extremely rude intentionally. I've just been playing a few blitz games and four people have been rude and critical of my choice of opening, style of play and the fact that I don't resign in positions where counterplay is possible.
I do find it irritating that people feel they can be insulting and hide behind the anonymity of the internet. In general I tell them to get a life and then block contact with them. It is a pity that such idiots exist to play chess.