Author: Bruce Moreland
Date: 18:52:46 01/29/00
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On January 29, 2000 at 20:08:38, Will Singleton wrote: >Now, since I have no tournament experience, I'm asking, was it correct to >resign? If not, can you show me why? Bob answered this accurately. You should play the games out until you think it would be evident to everyone that you are dead. Some operators will resign too early, because they underestimate how difficult it is to win in a position. Not all -2 or -3 or whatever games are lost. Things also change quite a bit even when strong programs play. The game Shredder vs Goliath today was probably legitimately +3 for both sides, and yet it ended in a draw. You are in an odd situation as an operator. You are responsible for the program but you aren't supposed to help or hurt the program. Your decision to resign or offer a draw will come under scrutiny. Even games between two programs that are out of the running may have an effect upon the tie break scores. If you play it out until it is obvious you are going downhill rapidly and are already down massive material, nobody can complain. It's not disrespect to do this, either. >This event was very exciting, btw. Even had sweaty palms when I sacced the pawn >to get the position. Yes, it's fun. It is even more fun in person, so you should endeavor to go to a live event. bruce
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