Why do chess players wait for there time to run out?
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Hi, I think there are a few reasons. 1) some people don't understand the purpose of playing timed chess or with a clock; they simply think it's a better idea to let the time run out than admit defeat. 2) Those that do understand the point of playing with the clock intentionally let the time run; too proud to admit defeat. I think it's simply plain ignorance on the opponent that let's minutes go by when they know the position is lost. Just some thoughts, good question!
I can think of a couple reasons. I do that occasionally but only when two conditions are present. First, if the position on the board is interesting enough where I want to think about it more even if I know I'm going to lose. I may only want to spend a minute or so thinking about it, rather than 10 minutes at a later time by coming back and analyzing the game.
Secondly, if I am literally not able to move the pieces and this can happen a number of ways. I often have a bad connection so I lose a lot of games on time, many where I would otherwise win. Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
And a third point I would like to make is that this is something I would never do out of spite, bad sportsmanship, etc. For others maybe Dubious is right, they are mad they lost or some other equally poor reason. Each person is alloted the same amount of time, and they own that time. It's theirs, they can do with it whatever they wish. No one has a right to take away that time because the other person already has their own time to do with whatever THEY want. I compare it to standing in line at the quickie mart and watching someone buy a pack of cigarettes even though we both have the identical amount of money to spend. I personally would never do that, but it's not my money he is spending. It's his and it's not bad sportsmanship for him to do what he wants instead of what I want him to do.
lfPatriotGames wrote:
Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
This is just bad manners, if you commmit to playing a game then you should focus on doing so. If there are distractions around you then don't play, leave it until you have the time.
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nigelnorris wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
This is just bad manners, if you commmit to playing a game then you should focus on doing so. If there are distractions around you then don't play, leave it until you have the time.
It's also bad manners to not answer the phone because you're playing a game.
kaynight wrote:
If you're worried about wasted time, chess is not for you OP.
What I mean to say that people want to enjoy chess not sit around and wait for their opponent to play. If people lose on time purposefully from a losing position because of there reputation or whatsoever then chess.com is NOT the place for them.
nigelnorris wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
This is just bad manners, if you commmit to playing a game then you should focus on doing so. If there are distractions around you then don't play, leave it until you have the time.
Because nothing unexpected ever happened to Nigel - that's easy as he's a boring Manners dude.
chess player cannot spent time thinking about a win position, it's like spending time idle.his opponents must be dishonest for spending time on a lost position.
I love chess
Assume when their clock runs down it's because they can't move the pieces.
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Tactics puzzle are great! take as much time as you can ; no regret.
drumcode wrote:
nigelnorris wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
This is just bad manners, if you commmit to playing a game then you should focus on doing so. If there are distractions around you then don't play, leave it until you have the time.
It's also bad manners to not answer the phone because you're playing a game.
That's how you behave in a real life otb rated game ist it? You're sat there and your phone rings so you just get up and walk away to answer it? You'd be sacked off on the spot. In a rated game you turn your phone off before you start.
If it's so imprtant then there's a resign button, or offer a draw, why just let your opponent sit for 10+ minutes when they could be doing something else?
incantevoleutopia wrote:
nigelnorris wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
This is just bad manners, if you commmit to playing a game then you should focus on doing so. If there are distractions around you then don't play, leave it until you have the time.
Because nothing unexpected ever happened to Nigel - that's easy as he's a boring Manners dude.
You're just a cock, I'm not going to bother with a sensible answer to you.
If I get a phone call, I usually attend it and keep playing, most times being mated without even noticing it meanwhile.
bunicula wrote:
Assume when their clock runs down it's because they can't move the pieces.
I had mentioned that I once could not mve the pieces in a 1 min game and so i lost. Later i apoligized to my opponent and informed him about what happend
I bet no one would complain after winning one game doing nothing in a minute.
nigelnorris wrote:
drumcode wrote:
nigelnorris wrote:
lfPatriotGames wrote:
Other times I have a temporary distraction, like a phone call, but underestimate the time it takes to deal with the distraction, so when returning to the game, time is running our or has already run out.
This is just bad manners, if you commmit to playing a game then you should focus on doing so. If there are distractions around you then don't play, leave it until you have the time.
It's also bad manners to not answer the phone because you're playing a game.
That's how you behave in a real life otb rated game ist it? You're sat there and your phone rings so you just get up and walk away to answer it? You'd be sacked off on the spot. In a rated game you turn your phone off before you start.
If it's so imprtant then there's a resign button, or offer a draw, why just let your opponent sit for 10+ minutes when they could be doing something else?
That is a great point, and if the distraction is that important, resigning is exactly what I do. I was referring to what the OP was talking about, which I assumed was the end of the game (a minute or a few minutes). That is why I said temporary distraction, meaning a couple minutes. Sometimes it turns out to be 3 or 4 minutes. The games played here are not serious, and I am not commited to playing them at the expense of something more important. It's just for fun. Which is why there are needed rules in over the board tournament games that do not apply here. Also keep in mind this makes up a fraction of a percent of the games that I would lose on time. The vast majority are because of internet connection or because I cannot figure out where to move next.
I play at work (hospital). If I get called to a patient but anticipate it will be something short and simple, I don't resign, but if I know it's going to be long, I just resign.
Occasionally I misjudge the call and get stuck in the room and can't come back to resign. I feel really bad when that happens. Fortunately I only play 5 min games so the opponent doesn't have to wait too long.
And of course call, or simply not noticing it's my move (happens all the time).
In many of the games I play, my opponent waits for his/her time to run out when they are in a losing position. Why do they do that? Isn't that bad sportsmanship? Don't they ever feel that their opponent has to wait for a long long time if you are playing standard chess?I admit that once I did that but that was because I was not able to move the pieces. People on chess.com should be more sensible and think about how they would feel if they would have to waste 15 mins of there time.