@Horsing-Around said in #18:
> 1 move, 4 moves, it does not matter much. If it is obvious and there is nothing to learn from then yes, you waste everyones time. I think this is bad sportsmanship, I will definitely not rematch anyone with this behaviour.
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> Coming back to the original question:
> Them waiting to deliver mate is their way of telling you, that you should resign. They basically let you know: "This it how it feels if your opponent wastes your time. Do you get it now?"
If I made a move that made it mate in one, and it's their turn to mate me. Then, just mate? Instead of sitting there for no reason waiting.
> 1 move, 4 moves, it does not matter much. If it is obvious and there is nothing to learn from then yes, you waste everyones time. I think this is bad sportsmanship, I will definitely not rematch anyone with this behaviour.
>
> Coming back to the original question:
> Them waiting to deliver mate is their way of telling you, that you should resign. They basically let you know: "This it how it feels if your opponent wastes your time. Do you get it now?"
If I made a move that made it mate in one, and it's their turn to mate me. Then, just mate? Instead of sitting there for no reason waiting.