Resigning to Early...

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groodyandruff

Sometimes it is an obvious choice to resign, a forced mate, down to your King vs. A Queen or some other Material. But oftentimes, especially in low rated matches, it is early in the game, and despite  being in a losing position, your opponent can make a mistake, giving you back the games.

Any opinions?

Martin_Stahl
groodyandruff wrote:

Any opinions?

Being down two pieces and a soon another pawn without any compenstation against a higher rated player. I would resign too.

ivandh

I resign to Early often, he is a really good player.

kco

to or not too, that is the question.

Scottrf

I would resign, just because there are no logical moves when down that much material.

kco
ivandh wrote:

I resign to Early often, he is a really good player.

How good is that Early really is ?

Captain_Coconut

In this case, white was not only behind in material, but also in development, with a vulnerable king.

Generally though, in lower-rated games, neither side is making full use of all pieces anyway, so missing a piece or two isn't such a big handicap.

Captain_Coconut

Two big blunders in a row can also hit you right in the self-confidence.  That's more likely where the resignation came from.

Scottrf
Captain_Coconut wrote:

In this case, white was not only behind in material, but also in development, with a vulnerable king.

Generally though, in lower-rated games, neither side is making full use of all pieces anyway, so missing a piece or two isn't such a big handicap.

Unless their king is vulnerable, the standard would have to be incredibly low. Simply trading pieces is an easy win.

Scottrf

At the end of the day, most people know.

If games are being turned around from this position at your level, play on.