Using in-game chat as a distraction

diver

Only Chess

27 Mar 16 12:02

DeepThought

Losing the Thread

Quarantined World

Joined: 27 Oct 04
Moves: 87415

04 May 16 14:00

Ha ha, someone just tried it on me. If I make the move I'd been thinking of I either get checkmated or lose a piece - I'd never have seen the problem if they hadn't messaged me.

ketchuplover

Isolated Pawn

Wisconsin USA

Joined: 09 Dec 01
Moves: 89126

04 May 16 20:26

Originally posted by DeepThought
Ha ha, someone just tried it on me. If I make the move I'd been thinking of I either get checkmated or lose a piece - I'd never have seen the problem if they hadn't messaged me.

loose lips sink ships

varoadstter

woodpusher

Raleigh, NC USA

Joined: 19 Feb 08
Moves: 15898

31 May 16 20:43

1 edit

I've had to resort to chat when an opponent rebuffed my 2nd draw offer in an obviously drawn position. I simply stated, "I don't understand why you are rejecting the draw offer. Your pawn will not queen." My opponent did accept the draw after that.

Honest question, was I out of line with my chat? Final position (I am playing white):