I realize that I'm not exactly an expert, and my opponent knows it, but I would not fall for stalemate. Just as it's my right to find it insulting. Most resign, but way too many try for stalemate. It's just something that can get annoying seeing so many people do it. I'm like, 'this guy doesn't think too highly of me to think I might fall for stalemate'.Īnd as I've said, in my experience it's never once worked. Bare is 50451 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. But in regular chess or online chess I sometimes take it as an insult against me. Streaming charts last updated: 9:05:06 am. But as long as they're playing at a fair pace (which should be fast considering they only have their king) then I see it as tolerable.Īnd in Blitz or Bullet I'm sure my argument is wrong.
Kids are actually taught (by some coaches) that when the position is hopeless, lose all your pieces and march your king to the center to see if they'll stalemate you accidentally.Įven considering this, and also understanding it's their right to play on, I also see it as somewhat rude.
Copyright 2015 Universal Music Enterprises. Not in my personal experience, but I've seen it work in OTB tournament games. Inspired by the view of a Vietnam veteran about love in the face of conflict.
