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Why is it that when I have an oppenent who is obviously losing the game, rather than resign they just let the game timeout?

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Originally posted by luzhindefense
Why is it that when I have an oppenent who is obviously losing the game, rather than resign they just let the game timeout?
Because resignation is an explicit admission of failure. Don't you know any psychology???

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Originally posted by luzhindefense
Why is it that when I have an oppenent who is obviously losing the game, rather than resign they just let the game timeout?
They prefer to not face the stark reality of the situation, and choose to run away from their problems.

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In chess as in life, it's less uncomfortable to ignore an unpleasant situation, that to meet it head on and deal with it.

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