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I Lost Almost All My Pieces, But Still Checkmated My Opponent

#11

@heroku said in #10:

You probably shouldn't advertise sheer luck out of your terrible performance.

I know it wasn't the best game . I wrote the blog just to capture a fun, unexpected moment — kind of like writing in a personal diary. I didn’t expect it to get shared so widely. But still, those ‘lucky moments’ are part of what makes chess exciting, and just like in life, sometimes things seem to fall apart, but new opportunities come if you don’t give up (‿)

@heroku said in #10: > You probably shouldn't advertise sheer luck out of your terrible performance. I know it wasn't the best game . I wrote the blog just to capture a fun, unexpected moment — kind of like writing in a personal diary. I didn’t expect it to get shared so widely. But still, those ‘lucky moments’ are part of what makes chess exciting, and just like in life, sometimes things seem to fall apart, but new opportunities come if you don’t give up (‿)
#12

The point you are making is false. It falsely embraces playing badly it's ok as long as you hope for your opponent to make a mistake. No, you should always assume your opponent is a Super GM and resign immediately after you blunder your queen. That's called good sportsmanship. Also, you should never take pride if you come back from a game, as soon as your first blunder you are done. Remember after your first mistake a Super GM will never mercy you. But at your level probably it's ok, but I am talking about those who play real chess seriously and actually want to get better, not hope chess played amongst younglings for fun.

The point you are making is false. It falsely embraces playing badly it's ok as long as you hope for your opponent to make a mistake. No, you should always assume your opponent is a Super GM and resign immediately after you blunder your queen. That's called good sportsmanship. Also, you should never take pride if you come back from a game, as soon as your first blunder you are done. Remember after your first mistake a Super GM will never mercy you. But at your level probably it's ok, but I am talking about those who play real chess seriously and actually want to get better, not hope chess played amongst younglings for fun.
#13

@heroku said in #12:

bro account for the fact that it is blitz/bullet

@heroku said in #12: > bro account for the fact that it is blitz/bullet
#14

@heroku said in #12:

I would like to clarify that this blog is simply a personal diary where I record moments from my chess journey. I know I will make mistakes, but I play to learn more, especially how to handle pressure when facing a difficult position and never giving up

I believe that sportsmanship in chess is not just about resigning when losing a major piece, but about maintaining the will to fight no matter the difficulty
https://i.postimg.cc/GptT6Gzp/Screenshot-20250508-055023.jpg

Finally, I want to reiterate that although I wrote this blog to capture an unexpected and fun moment, and played chess as a way to relax after a tiring day, I still strive to learn and improve from each game. I still consider chess a serious sport and respect it, even though sometimes I need moments of relaxation and fun. I hope you understand that, while I sometimes play for enjoyment, I always seek to learn and develop my skills from each experience

@heroku said in #12: --- I would like to clarify that this blog is simply a personal diary where I record moments from my chess journey. I know I will make mistakes, but I play to learn more, especially how to handle pressure when facing a difficult position and never giving up I believe that sportsmanship in chess is not just about resigning when losing a major piece, but about maintaining the will to fight no matter the difficulty https://i.postimg.cc/GptT6Gzp/Screenshot-20250508-055023.jpg Finally, I want to reiterate that although I wrote this blog to capture an unexpected and fun moment, and played chess as a way to relax after a tiring day, I still strive to learn and improve from each game. I still consider chess a serious sport and respect it, even though sometimes I need moments of relaxation and fun. I hope you understand that, while I sometimes play for enjoyment, I always seek to learn and develop my skills from each experience
#15

Where can I find someone who plays chess and watches K-ON

Where can I find someone who plays chess and watches K-ON
#16

@heroku said in #12:

But at your level probably it's ok, but I am talking about those who play real chess seriously and actually want to get better, not hope chess played amongst younglings for fun.

Saying at your level to a 2400+ as a 1900 and then calling him an unserious youngling is crazy.

@heroku said in #12: > But at your level probably it's ok, but I am talking about those who play real chess seriously and actually want to get better, not hope chess played amongst younglings for fun. Saying at your level to a 2400+ as a 1900 and then calling him an unserious youngling is crazy.
#17

So your Qg3-h2 plan still worked...

So your Qg3-h2 plan still worked...
#18

@DeppBlue said in #17:

So your Qg3-h2 plan still worked...
Bro, I just realized that after you pointed it out—so true, haha

@DeppBlue said in #17: > So your Qg3-h2 plan still worked... Bro, I just realized that after you pointed it out—so true, haha