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Subject: Why is resigning so acceptable?

Author: Brian Thomas

Date: 07:24:10 10/09/02


Interesting topic brought up recently among co-workers (we are casual chess
players only); interested here in opinions/thoughts, not looking to start a
debate and not meant as a troll!

We've noticed that resigning is almost always considered acceptable in Chess.
Yet, in most sports or competition, this is not so.  In most other competitions
(all that I can think of, but I may be missing some) even in the face of certain
defeat it is considered polite and perhaps "honorable" to finish the match.

Opinions?

Brian



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