I was reading this post about someone who was annoyed that he is in a club and he is like 1600 and whenever he plays an 800 this guy never resigns...even in an Q+K vs K.
And some people made a point that at this level...that is ok. Because opponent can still blunder into a draw. And I was thinking how many games I resign because they seem so obviouly lost but I could have drawn intstead if I gave time to the opponent to make a mistake. So I decided to play with the never resign mentality for a while even if I might get humiliated.
Second game after this decision...proves the point for never resigning at this level:
The fact that you clenched a draw in a lost position is irreverent, and so is your rating. Rather, focus on playing decent chess and analyzing it later.
Here's my reasoning:
You either lose 10 rating or 1 rating.
You waste much of your time with a "never resign" attitude, much of which could be used in something far more productive, such as analyzing or staying yet another blitz game.
Basically, never resign wastes so much of your time. Who cares about rating anyways, especially after the recent updates?
Sorry for ranting:)
Ehm mr/mrs NoobBatter, but really one with this nickname tells to no lose time (and lose game)? Do you know the meaningful of the first part of your nick? Magicace, go on so, never give up, demonster to be a real fighter.
@NoobBatter You waste much more of your time by just playing chess. You (the majority of player) will never solve any of the mysteries of chess. Why even take this game seriously anyway? If you want to try something novel, read an American history book and wonder why there are so many incorrect stories.
>Who cares about rating anyways, especially after the recent updates?
Feeling out if the loop here. What are you referring to?
Your opponent must have been pretty upset by the stalemate. ha.
Edit: I got back and forth on the 'never resign' issue. I know the right thing is to play to the end because your opponent might screw up. Also I think that you can improve by learning how to play the best moves in a lost position. I have lost 'many' won games because I blew it and my opponent won.
I often resign early because I just hate having screwed up the game. Its so demoralizing that I resign. That's not the right thing to do, however.
Regarding people who never resign : today I've read about contempt factor in chess programming.
www.chessprogramming.org/Contempt_FactorIt's now clearer to me that never resigning is a form of contempt or, at the very least since it's not exactly the same, a lack of respect.
Now, contempt or disrespect is not a crime, it's just rude. I think when your opponent refuses to admit his position is lost, the only thing to do is to prove it, as calmly and mercilessly as possible.
It's healthy for your chess level to never give up. You may get some more rating ponits. However, the point is to build that attitude of a badass who is never gonna throw his game and always have confidence to win, no matter if equal or down a piece.
Personally, I resign because I don’t think playing in a lost position hoping my opponent makes a horrible blunder to be particularly fun, nor especially meaningful as a victory.
I usually play on at least couple of moves in a lost position just to see if i have any chance or if i am fighting against windmills. If my opponent is good i usually resign, except when there's a chance of winning on time.