18 Nov 07
What do I do with two pig headed chess player. I have offered my opponent a stalemate and he has rejected it. I am White with a king and a rook. He is Black with a king, rook and a pawn. We have been dancing around the chess board with no sign of a solution. Please give your advice to Toda. Thank You.
18 Nov 07
Originally posted by todaYou've offered him a stalemate? That's unusual.
What do I do with two pig headed chess player. I have offered my opponent a stalemate and he has rejected it. I am White with a king and a rook. He is Black with a king, rook and a pawn. We have been dancing around the chess board with no sign of a solution. Please give your advice to Toda. Thank You.
18 Nov 07
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Originally posted by todaYou keep playing like you normally would...that is all you can do.
What do I do with two pig headed chess player. I have offered my opponent a stalemate and he has rejected it. I am White with a king and a rook. He is Black with a king, rook and a pawn. We have been dancing around the chess board with no sign of a solution. Please give your advice to Toda. Thank You.
18 Nov 07
Originally posted by todaIt's a game in progress and you haven't been dancing around for more than 2 moves. If you want to draw then do it and stop whining. If you don't know how to then spend some time practicing. Good Luck
What do I do with two pig headed chess player. I have offered my opponent a stalemate and he has rejected it. I am White with a king and a rook. He is Black with a king, rook and a pawn. We have been dancing around the chess board with no sign of a solution. Please give your advice to Toda. Thank You.
18 Nov 07
Originally posted by todaBlack is not being pig headed. You cannot offer a player stalemate. You can offer a player a draw. It is entirely up to your opponent if he accepts it or not, unless you force one within the rules of the game.
What do I do with two pig headed chess player. I have offered my opponent a stalemate and he has rejected it. I am White with a king and a rook. He is Black with a king, rook and a pawn. We have been dancing around the chess board with no sign of a solution. Please give your advice to Toda. Thank You.
In this case, whilst I will not comment on the specifics of the position, it is you who should be grateful if you secure a draw. And if I was black, accepting your offer would not be a consideration.
18 Nov 07
Originally posted by PolicestateI would agree that Black is not being pigheaded.
Black is not being pig headed ....
I've had a quick look at the game in question and although I don't claim to be an expert on rook and pawn endings I'd say you've yet to demonstrate a clear draw.
I could be more specific than that but I can't work out a way of saying it without potentially affected a game in progress.
Anyway, as Black is a pawn up he has no incentive to take a draw at this stage - regardless of the objective evaluation of the position.
18 Nov 07
Originally posted by todaHey, it's only a game! Have fun with it, and don't let yourself get stressed out. If you enjoy playing, keep going!
Dear Fellow Chess players I really appreciate your comments and thank you all. I shall let the young, vigorous and healthy play this game. i am beginning to have troubled sleeps. I'll get back to my books and piano a much safer environment. Toda.