General Chess Discussion - Opinion: getting annoyed because your opponent refuses to resign is a sign of arrogance#11 Here's another point. Presumably at a high level, it would indeed be good manners to resign if one's opponent has a rook and king against a king only. However, I find that while able to get themselves… | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - Opinion: getting annoyed because your opponent refuses to resign is a sign of arrogance#9 but it does depend on whether or not it is completely lost. There are various signs of being a good sportsman; giving up is not one of them. | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - Opinion: getting annoyed because your opponent refuses to resign is a sign of arrogance#6 Well, I don't know what people will make about this. My opponent criticised me in the chat for failing to resign when several points down materially (can't remember, 14?). While I recognise that my po… | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - is it true, that by studying endgames; you will progress farther than studying openings and midgames#9 I support the need for people to learn endgames. Quite often, I get in trouble against good opponents, but then I get a draw because they don't know simple rook and king, and queen and king, endings. … | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - How to differentiate between trolling and sacrifice?#41 I think the major exchange can be over-rated. As has been said, there are times when losing it is a necessary combination, and it has nothing to do with the opponent's estimate of a player's competenc… | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - Cheaters are Out of Control Today. Is Lichess anti cheating team on vacation today?#47 Unlike other chess platforms of a decent standard, Lichess is free. If occasionally I get my backside kicked by a non-human player, that's life. My main query is to why those who cheat feel the need t… | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - Lichess Game of the Month March - Contest#118 Forgetful old Cole loses a pawn, then more stuff, then wins. https://lichess.org/forum/game-analysis/never-mind-the-pieces#1 | coledavis |
Game analysis - never mind the pieces#1 Forgetful old Cole loses a pawn, then more stuff, then wins. https://lichess.org/EgMSfPtq/white#0 | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - Trainer Needed: Book!#7 Aren't 'theory' and knowing opening lines rather different? | coledavis |
General Chess Discussion - Is cheating disappeared from Lichess?#11 I'm always impressed by how poor many opponents are at end games. They often get beaten by little me. | coledavis |
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