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23. June 2009, 21:17:23

cd power

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Subject: Re: People who resign

tfra11: I disagree with the USA argument. Why do sports series end early if the other team is mathematically eliminated? (i.e. NBA: Lakers won 4-1 in a best of 7, and there was no need to play all seven). Even with Soccer (Futbol), if a game goes to a Penalty Kick shootout, all 5 kicks by each team are not taken if a team is mathematically eliminated before the 5th kick. With board games, I believe it is universally considered "good sportsmanship" to resign a lost cause.

23. June 2009, 21:25:00

Herlock Sholmes

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Subject: Re: People who resign

cd power: did you hear about chess blunders ? here is what wikipedia says:

In chess, a blunder is a very bad move. It is usually caused by some oversight, whether from time pressure (see time control), overconfidence or ...

In chess you better stay till the end ... I've seen and studied many blunders, such stupid moves made by top masters ...

23. June 2009, 21:31:59

cd power

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Subject: Re: People who resign

ChessVariant: I agree that some stupid blunders are made, as I have made plenty of them myself. However, the kind of eliminations I am talking about are:

1. Chess Example: King vs. King + Rook. Please resign this game if you only have a king rather than make someone finish it.

2. Backgammon example: If you can see that a player will win if he rolls all 2-1 for the remainder of the game, even if the opponent rolls all double 6's, then it is pointless to continue. Only people who are praying for the winning opponent's computer to explode would keep playing this game.