!@#$ing hate it when it happens
I have a theory that it's some sort of Pavlovian attempt to improve our chess. It's like a punishment for losing. Meanwhile, the " you did well in the tournament" music is much more soothing.
@clousems one more forum post and you have 666
I've had my share of freakouts. But now What usually happens is when I'm super into the game and moving towards a gorgeous plan with a big sh*t eating grin on my face then all the sudden SMACK! *gling* "checkmate" my face pops like a "Panic Pete" squeeze toy as I stare at the board drooling over what just happened while my brain tries to reconnect.
Specially when you thought you had the game in your pocket.. it sure tickles a nerve..
The glowing red king is painful too. :]
an example game in which such a freaking out occur would be:
