Chapter
The Importance of Resigning in Chess
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Despite chess etiquette suggesting that resigning is necessary in certain losing positions, some players, particularly coaches, often discourage resigning in any situation. However, it is important to know when resigning is appropriate to avoid further frustration and improve one's overall chess game.
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Chess players are typically expected to resign once they are in a position where their opponent is almost definitely going to win.
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Summary
Chess players are typically expected to resign once they are in a position where their opponent is almost definitely going to win. However, some coaches advise players never to resign and to play on, even in hopelessly lost positions, resulting in longer games.