how do you know it's the same guy? i think a lot of people hate people who decline rematches
The main reason to decline rematches. FEAR
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Only a true coward would decline a second ‘best of three’ match as well. The only way to settle this issue is enforced best of 5s.
but thinking about it, best of five allows a colour weighting of 3-2, which is blatantly unfair.
A best of 6 would allow an even outcome which is to nobody’s benefit.
While I feel a best of 7 could be getting there, the 4 whites vs 3 blacks could still be a factor. In order to dilute that and while recognising that any amount of odd-numbered games will allow an uneven colour split, I feel that enforced best of 9s with an obligatory best of 9 rematch in order to prove that the initial match wasn’t a fluke and that nobody is afraid is called for.
2 days ago
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#25
also there has never been a best of 3 since the creation of chessthouands of years ago. along with that chess.com is not the center of chess
mynerisken wrote:
what if he fakes it and makes it look like a mouse slip? making a silly mistake on purpose and bill the loss to it and ask for rematch? maybe he already thinks he will lose it anyway..
win is a win afterall, even its a mouse slip, since the other player didnt make a mouse slip that also mean he is a better player, he must have developed some habits to prevent it maybe and dropped his chance of unexpected failures (he might be more experienced on accidents)
i rarely accept rematches, and almost never ask for it. I dont care about opponents ego and his thoughts on what justifies a win. I have my own agenda, if he cant handle a loss he can just tilt or quit or go whine about it.
"since the other player didnt make a mouse slip that also mean he is a better player, he must have developed some habits to prevent it maybe and dropped his chance of unexpected failures"
Do you actually believe this? Everyone mouse slips at some point.
It's funny reading these kinds of responses. As stated in the title, the main reason people decline rematches is fear. I'm not saying there aren't other reasons, just pointing out that fear is the primary one.
You can try to come up with all the excuses in the world, it wont change the fact.
HangingPiecesChomper wrote:
good thing I barely get asked for a rematch. the vast majority of my opponents don't want to play me again.
If you win most of your games, don’t expect many rematch requests. Cowards can’t handle losing twice in a row. They might’ve barely managed the first loss.
Fr3nchToastCrunch wrote:
If you think people are "afraid" of each other over a chess game, you are at a whole different level of delusional. Tell me you're mad because people don't accept your rematch offers without telling me.
I'm guessing you're the same guy who made a post exactly like this a month or two ago and got mad when people destroyed you with facts.
The fear of losing is different from the fear of another person. In chess, some players win one game and decline a rematch, not because they fear their opponent, but because they can’t handle the possibility of losing after a win.
This is an undeniable fact
BigChessplayer665 wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Online chess loses its competitive edge when players decline rematches after winning. It’s even worse when their win comes from a time scramble or a mouse slip. Introducing a "Best of 3" format could fix this by encouraging more balanced and meaningful matches. One game rarely tells the full story. Let’s keep the competition alive!
The truth is, many players who refuse rematches after a lucky win are just cowards who won’t admit it. They hide behind excuses, but real competitors seek challenges, not easy exits. Chess should be about proving skill, not escaping after one game.
And before you comment the same tired excuses like “I don’t have time” or “I play for fun,” let’s be real, the main reason people decline rematches is fear. They’d rather keep an unearned win than risk losing a fair fight.
Actually I decline rematches cause I don't care XD why would I be afraid of losing what's wrong with losing anyway lol if I start accepting rematches I get annoyed when everyone declines and I tend to get more salty when I lose its less stressful to not care about your opponent at all
You get annoyed when everyone declines? Very funny
magipi wrote:
Oh, so the guy was finally banned for his previous antics where he abused the community, calling everyone cowards. But now he's back.
I don't know what guy you are talking about. But if he was banned for saying something similar, then that would be questionable on chess.com's part.
2 days ago
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#31
I don't take rematches because i have much more important activities I must do
JamesColeman wrote:
Only a true coward would decline a second ‘best of three’ match as well. The only way to settle this issue is enforced best of 5s.
but thinking about it, best of five allows a colour weighting of 3-2, which is blatantly unfair.
A best of 6 would allow an even outcome which is to nobody’s benefit.
While I feel a best of 7 could be getting there, the 4 whites vs 3 blacks could still be a factor. In order to dilute that and while recognising that any amount of odd-numbered games will allow an uneven colour split, I feel that enforced best of 9s with an obligatory best of 9 rematch in order to prove that the initial match wasn’t a fluke and that nobody is afraid is called for.
After a best of 3, there are no excuses like luck or a mouse slip, that’s one thing it would solve.
I don’t see why anyone who isn’t scared would oppose this. It’s not like it would be mandatory.
AlbertWW wrote:
I don't take rematches because i have much more important activities I must do
No one believes you. But keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better.
YOUR BOSSY
2 days ago
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#35
chesswhizz9 wrote:
You sound like a salty 700 who just created their account today...
correct just he is 1100
LIKE GET OUT!
2 days ago
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#37
Says the guy who joined today and has this absurd winning streak:
like whaaaat????
I usually do not play rematches. I never look at chat. I hit the New Game button immediately after a game and so I am starting a new game with a new opponent by the time I see a rematch request.
Oh, so the guy was finally banned for his previous antics where he abused the community, calling everyone cowards. But now he's back.