I typically like to give my opponent takebacks, especially if it's a good game, and a huge blunder. Mouse slips happen, and queen giveaways are not "fun" wins.
But I've recently had a string of 20+ minute rated games, where the other player is not only winning, but has a HUGE time lead because they were playing very fast. And near the end, make a silly mistake that swings it back to me.
Since I only have 1-2 minutes to their 15minutes, is that unsportsmanlike to not give them a takeback? They took a chance and played fast.
It might sound like a no brainer, I just want to foster a friendly competition environment so people enjoy playing against me, but I sometimes feel bad for not giving takebacks when a player is rushing the whole game.
What is the general "friendly chess etiquette" for allowing takebacks?
But I've recently had a string of 20+ minute rated games, where the other player is not only winning, but has a HUGE time lead because they were playing very fast. And near the end, make a silly mistake that swings it back to me.
Since I only have 1-2 minutes to their 15minutes, is that unsportsmanlike to not give them a takeback? They took a chance and played fast.
It might sound like a no brainer, I just want to foster a friendly competition environment so people enjoy playing against me, but I sometimes feel bad for not giving takebacks when a player is rushing the whole game.
What is the general "friendly chess etiquette" for allowing takebacks?