Game id 3924207
Unbelievable,
I had played Gaskit into a position where he was to be mated in 2 moves and then over the course of the weekend he took advantage of a time out opportunity and claimed a victory. I had been expecting to see his resignation. There was zero opportunity for him to avoid a loss, other than through the very unsportsmanlike behavior which he displayed.
Is it worth considering making it impossible to claim a time out victory if you are in an intractably losing position?
(Yes I can see where there would be problems with this, but I don't need to delve into them, with some working they could be resolved)
I would likely have not written this had Gaskit agreed to a rematch.
All around poor form. It's one thing to claim a victory when the game is undecided or you are in a winning position. Quite another when you have been fairly beaten.
Originally posted by ben mossbergGame 3924207
Game id 3924207
Unbelievable,
I had played Gaskit into a position where he was to be mated in 2 moves and then over the course of the weekend he took advantage of a time out opportunity and claimed a victory. I had been expecting to see his resignation. There was zero opportunity for him to avoid a loss, other than through the very unsportsmanlike ...[text shortened]... is undecided or you are in a winning position. Quite another when you have been fairly beaten.
Originally posted by ben mossbergDid you consider playing Rc4+ instead of waiting for him to resign?
Game id 3924207
Unbelievable,
I had played Gaskit into a position where he was to be mated in 2 moves and then over the course of the weekend he took advantage of a time out opportunity and claimed a victory. I had been expecting to see his resignation. There was zero opportunity for him to avoid a loss, other than through the very unsportsmanli ...[text shortened]... her when you have been fairly beaten.
[fen]8/1R6/p2N3p/k6p/8/2p5/PPP2PPP/6K1 w - - 0 35[/fen]
I was loopholed.
There was a long weekend where I live that was spent with family.
As I mentioned, at a mate in I thought I could be confident that no one would stoop as low as claiming a time out win.
The way I would like to "deal with it" is a rematch.
Which the outclassed player is refusing.
I don't think you could seriously say that taking a win in this way is an very sportsmanlike thing to do.
This is chess, not "collect wins any way possible"
Originally posted by ben mossbergProfile of ben mossberg - "My strategy for victory is without mercy. Weakness will be hammered away. In my mind a system of play will develop before which my opponents will crumble. My game will be brutal, domineering, fearless, and cruel. My game must be that, and yet I too must bear pain. There must be nothing weak and gentle.
Game id 3924207
Unbelievable,
I had played Gaskit into a position where he was to be mated in 2 moves and then over the course of the weekend he took advantage of a time out opportunity and claimed a victory. I had been expecting to see his resignation. There was zero opportunity for him to avoid a loss, other than through the very unsportsmanli ...[text shortened]... is undecided or you are in a winning position. Quite another when you have been fairly beaten.
The fearsome beast of victory will rage across the board, and all will bleed.
That is how I will eradicate my opponents. That is how I shall play."
Not too surprising that your opponent timed you out.
Originally posted by ben mossbergYes i am serious in that regard. When someone leaves a piece hanging you grab it, no excuses need to be made.
I don't think you could seriously say that taking a win in this way is an very sportsmanlike thing to do.
This is chess, not "collect wins any way possible"
Originally posted by ben mossbergHe had you right where he wanted you. 🙂
Game id 3924207
Unbelievable,
I had played Gaskit into a position where he was to be mated in 2 moves and then over the course of the weekend he took advantage of a time out opportunity and claimed a victory. I had been expecting to see his resignation. There was zero opportunity for him to avoid a loss, other than through the very unsportsmanli ...[text shortened]... her when you have been fairly beaten.
[fen]8/1R6/p2N3p/k6p/8/2p5/PPP2PPP/6K1 w - - 0 35[/fen]
If you don't know already, learn how to use vacation mode when you can't move.
Originally posted by ben mossbergMaybe you should consider using a timebank that is more appropriate to your lifestyle in the future
I was loopholed.
There was a long weekend where I live that was spent with family.
As I mentioned, at a mate in I thought I could be confident that no one would stoop as low as claiming a time out win.
The way I would like to "deal with it" is a rematch.
Which the outclassed player is refusing.
I don't think you could seriously say that taking ...[text shortened]... is an very sportsmanlike thing to do.
This is chess, not "collect wins any way possible"
