Author: James Robertson
Date: 19:54:32 01/29/00
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On January 29, 2000 at 21:52:46, Bruce Moreland wrote: >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 To be honest, there is really no comparison between live events. There are just that much more fun. :) When is somebody going to arrange an event within a thousand miles of California? I can't afford to go to Europe again. :( James
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