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Typically I resign if I see I have no chance of making a comeback against an opponent. But, in terms of point loss, would letting them checkmate me be better? Basically, which outcome makes you lose less points?

Also, sometimes when a game ends in a draw, I lose points and my opponent gains points. How is who gains and who loses points in a draw determined?

Typically I resign if I see I have no chance of making a comeback against an opponent. But, in terms of point loss, would letting them checkmate me be better? Basically, which outcome makes you lose less points? Also, sometimes when a game ends in a draw, I lose points and my opponent gains points. How is who gains and who loses points in a draw determined?

omabhyankar

#2

@checkmateyafool it's actually better to get checkmated... You LEARN but you lose points... why do you want more points?
Because if you learn from your opponent then actually in future games you will be able to make points more

@checkmateyafool it's actually better to get checkmated... You LEARN but you lose points... why do you want more points? Because if you learn from your opponent then actually in future games you will be able to make points more

checkmateyafool

#3

#2 | Asking in terms of point loss. Not personal opinion.

tpr

#4

#1
Rating adjustment is based on result only: regardless whether you get checkmated, resign, lose on time.

Rating adjustment in case of win/draw/loss is based on the rating difference of the players and on their varaincy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glicko_rating_system

#1 Rating adjustment is based on result only: regardless whether you get checkmated, resign, lose on time. Rating adjustment in case of win/draw/loss is based on the rating difference of the players and on their varaincy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glicko_rating_system

chesseater78 edited

#5

Once you get the taste of checkmate, you don't want to experience that again. That's why you learn to resign.

And as a answer to your question: I don't think it matters which way you lose, it's only the loss that counts. As for draw, i think it's the one with lower rating who gets the points.

Once you get the taste of checkmate, you don't want to experience that again. That's why you learn to resign. And as a answer to your question: I don't think it matters which way you lose, it's only the loss that counts. As for draw, i think it's the one with lower rating who gets the points.

Break_ToS

#6

When some guys dont resign

https://lichess.org/25S44Cdr1kXN

I give them time increment , give up my rook and knight for pawn if possible .

When some guys dont resign https://lichess.org/25S44Cdr1kXN I give them time increment , give up my rook and knight for pawn if possible .

#7

MadNutella

#8

Resigning in the lost position is a sign of sportmanship and a respect for your opponent. But in a short non-increment games, the time is a lot more important factor, so dirty-flagging is not unethical.

chesseater78

#9

For total beginners, playing on is recommended. For intermediate beginners (like me), you play until middlegame. If you see that endgame is totally lost, you resign. As for levels above that, i can't say. But yes, resigning is sign of sportsmanship too.

Akshaj_the_Chess_pro

#10

I personally prefer to play the game till the end (even if I lose) rather than resigning. Resigning will bring down the percentage of your Game Completion Rate, which will be shown on you profile. So, everytime a person views your profile, they will surely have a look at your low Game Completion Rate. This will indirectly result in your popularity levels go down on Lichess.