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Opponent left game, accidentally I claimed a draw instead of a win



After capturing the knight the opponent left the game and I was offered the choice to claim victory or a draw. I accidentally misclicked and claimed a draw, Is it possible to fix this?
Do anyone claim a draw? I don't understand why they offer us this possibility.
It's for when you're playing a friend and you've already clicked the +15 button 8 times and he still isn't online.
I have several times claimed a draw against strangers. If I think, the position is equal, or worse for me, I do not want an undeserved win.

I really cannot understand, why the rating is so important for many people. It's a game, boys, we are not chickens, and the rating list does not define our pecking order!

I usually try to wait until my opponent's clock expires (if I am able) when I am in a lost or drawn position. If they come back, fine. If not, I win legitimately.

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