I always decline rematch because practice shows that many people who want rematches only want rematches till they win and then decline your request.
The main reason to decline rematches. FEAR
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6 days ago
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#83
Milyen wrote:
I always decline rematch because practice shows that many people who want rematches only want rematches till they win and then decline your request.
^^^
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
The common excuses:
1. I have more important things to do
2. I rather play a new opponent
3. They most likely will cheat in the rematch
4. I analyze each game
5. I click new game each time so I don't see rematch request
6. I am better than my opponent, I rather play someone else
The main excuse that you will NOT see anyone admit:
1. FEAR OF LOSING THE REMATCH
Some of these are perfectly valid reasons. The times I've done a rematch it dosent go through because they clicked new game, even if they lost due to time limits. Analyzing each game is a thing that I do at times, but if someone friends me and challenges me to a rematch after a analysis, I sometimes accept it. Rather playing a new opponent is even my thing. I use that to generalize what type of players I struggle against. I'll even challenge players to a rematch at a different time based on if I struggled against them.
Now some of these I agree with and say it's annoying, and I think this one tops the list for the main reason: "I'm already better than my opponent, so why rematch?"
Yes, some are valid, but don't you find it suspicious that no one admits the main reason.....fear? Or do you not believe that some people fear losing in a rematch?
Milyen wrote:
I always decline rematch because practice shows that many people who want rematches only want rematches till they win and then decline your request.
1 rematch should be enough. Don't you think?
6 days ago
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#86
chesstopcrown wrote:
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
The common excuses:
1. I have more important things to do
2. I rather play a new opponent
3. They most likely will cheat in the rematch
4. I analyze each game
5. I click new game each time so I don't see rematch request
6. I am better than my opponent, I rather play someone else
The main excuse that you will NOT see anyone admit:
1. FEAR OF LOSING THE REMATCH
Some of these are perfectly valid reasons. The times I've done a rematch it dosent go through because they clicked new game, even if they lost due to time limits. Analyzing each game is a thing that I do at times, but if someone friends me and challenges me to a rematch after a analysis, I sometimes accept it. Rather playing a new opponent is even my thing. I use that to generalize what type of players I struggle against. I'll even challenge players to a rematch at a different time based on if I struggled against them.
Now some of these I agree with and say it's annoying, and I think this one tops the list for the main reason: "I'm already better than my opponent, so why rematch?"
Yes, some are valid, but don't you find it suspicious that no one admits the main reason.....fear? Or do you not believe that some people fear losing in a rematch?
Maybe no one admits the main reason of it being fear because it's not the main reason?
chesstopcrown wrote:
Online chess loses its competitive edge when players decline rematches after winning. It’s even worse when their win comes from a time scramble or a mouse slip. Introducing a "Best of 3" format could fix this by encouraging more balanced and meaningful matches. One game rarely tells the full story. Let’s keep the competition alive!
The truth is, many players who refuse rematches after a lucky win are just cowards who won’t admit it. They hide behind excuses, but real competitors seek challenges, not easy exits. Chess should be about proving skill, not escaping after one game.
And before you comment the same tired excuses like “I don’t have time” or “I play for fun,” let’s be real, the main reason people decline rematches is fear. They’d rather keep an unearned win than risk losing a fair fight.
I have just blocked you, you sound like someone I wouldn't want to play against in the first place. A typical arrogant chess player, full of themselves.
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
The common excuses:
1. I have more important things to do
2. I rather play a new opponent
3. They most likely will cheat in the rematch
4. I analyze each game
5. I click new game each time so I don't see rematch request
6. I am better than my opponent, I rather play someone else
The main excuse that you will NOT see anyone admit:
1. FEAR OF LOSING THE REMATCH
Some of these are perfectly valid reasons. The times I've done a rematch it dosent go through because they clicked new game, even if they lost due to time limits. Analyzing each game is a thing that I do at times, but if someone friends me and challenges me to a rematch after a analysis, I sometimes accept it. Rather playing a new opponent is even my thing. I use that to generalize what type of players I struggle against. I'll even challenge players to a rematch at a different time based on if I struggled against them.
Now some of these I agree with and say it's annoying, and I think this one tops the list for the main reason: "I'm already better than my opponent, so why rematch?"
Yes, some are valid, but don't you find it suspicious that no one admits the main reason.....fear? Or do you not believe that some people fear losing in a rematch?
Maybe no one admits the main reason of it being fear because it's not the main reason?
Answer the other question.
Mrbonehead wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Online chess loses its competitive edge when players decline rematches after winning. It’s even worse when their win comes from a time scramble or a mouse slip. Introducing a "Best of 3" format could fix this by encouraging more balanced and meaningful matches. One game rarely tells the full story. Let’s keep the competition alive!
The truth is, many players who refuse rematches after a lucky win are just cowards who won’t admit it. They hide behind excuses, but real competitors seek challenges, not easy exits. Chess should be about proving skill, not escaping after one game.
And before you comment the same tired excuses like “I don’t have time” or “I play for fun,” let’s be real, the main reason people decline rematches is fear. They’d rather keep an unearned win than risk losing a fair fight.
I have just blocked you, you sound like someone I wouldn't want to play against in the first place. A typical arrogant chess player, full of themselves.
If so, why do you feel the need to publicly make a comment about it? What does any of that have to do with the topic?
6 days ago
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#90
chesstopcrown wrote:
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
The common excuses:
1. I have more important things to do
2. I rather play a new opponent
3. They most likely will cheat in the rematch
4. I analyze each game
5. I click new game each time so I don't see rematch request
6. I am better than my opponent, I rather play someone else
The main excuse that you will NOT see anyone admit:
1. FEAR OF LOSING THE REMATCH
Some of these are perfectly valid reasons. The times I've done a rematch it dosent go through because they clicked new game, even if they lost due to time limits. Analyzing each game is a thing that I do at times, but if someone friends me and challenges me to a rematch after a analysis, I sometimes accept it. Rather playing a new opponent is even my thing. I use that to generalize what type of players I struggle against. I'll even challenge players to a rematch at a different time based on if I struggled against them.
Now some of these I agree with and say it's annoying, and I think this one tops the list for the main reason: "I'm already better than my opponent, so why rematch?"
Yes, some are valid, but don't you find it suspicious that no one admits the main reason.....fear? Or do you not believe that some people fear losing in a rematch?
Maybe no one admits the main reason of it being fear because it's not the main reason?
Answer the other question.
I do believe that some people do it, but not it being the main reason.
chesstopcrown wrote:
Mrbonehead wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Online chess loses its competitive edge when players decline rematches after winning. It’s even worse when their win comes from a time scramble or a mouse slip. Introducing a "Best of 3" format could fix this by encouraging more balanced and meaningful matches. One game rarely tells the full story. Let’s keep the competition alive!
The truth is, many players who refuse rematches after a lucky win are just cowards who won’t admit it. They hide behind excuses, but real competitors seek challenges, not easy exits. Chess should be about proving skill, not escaping after one game.
And before you comment the same tired excuses like “I don’t have time” or “I play for fun,” let’s be real, the main reason people decline rematches is fear. They’d rather keep an unearned win than risk losing a fair fight.
I have just blocked you, you sound like someone I wouldn't want to play against in the first place. A typical arrogant chess player, full of themselves.
If so, why do you feel the need to publicly make a comment about it? What does any of that have to do with the topic?
I want people on here to know, not all British people are plonkers.
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Vertemes wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
The common excuses:
1. I have more important things to do
2. I rather play a new opponent
3. They most likely will cheat in the rematch
4. I analyze each game
5. I click new game each time so I don't see rematch request
6. I am better than my opponent, I rather play someone else
The main excuse that you will NOT see anyone admit:
1. FEAR OF LOSING THE REMATCH
Some of these are perfectly valid reasons. The times I've done a rematch it dosent go through because they clicked new game, even if they lost due to time limits. Analyzing each game is a thing that I do at times, but if someone friends me and challenges me to a rematch after a analysis, I sometimes accept it. Rather playing a new opponent is even my thing. I use that to generalize what type of players I struggle against. I'll even challenge players to a rematch at a different time based on if I struggled against them.
Now some of these I agree with and say it's annoying, and I think this one tops the list for the main reason: "I'm already better than my opponent, so why rematch?"
Yes, some are valid, but don't you find it suspicious that no one admits the main reason.....fear? Or do you not believe that some people fear losing in a rematch?
Maybe no one admits the main reason of it being fear because it's not the main reason?
Answer the other question.
I do believe that some people do it, but not it being the main reason.
It is the main reason, but players often hide behind other excuses...especially those who get triggered by posts like this. If someone had a valid reason for not accepting rematches, they would understand that this post isn't directed at them and simply move on.
bacon91011 wrote:
I just dislike rematching
Why exactly?
Mrbonehead wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Mrbonehead wrote:
chesstopcrown wrote:
Online chess loses its competitive edge when players decline rematches after winning. It’s even worse when their win comes from a time scramble or a mouse slip. Introducing a "Best of 3" format could fix this by encouraging more balanced and meaningful matches. One game rarely tells the full story. Let’s keep the competition alive!
The truth is, many players who refuse rematches after a lucky win are just cowards who won’t admit it. They hide behind excuses, but real competitors seek challenges, not easy exits. Chess should be about proving skill, not escaping after one game.
And before you comment the same tired excuses like “I don’t have time” or “I play for fun,” let’s be real, the main reason people decline rematches is fear. They’d rather keep an unearned win than risk losing a fair fight.
I have just blocked you, you sound like someone I wouldn't want to play against in the first place. A typical arrogant chess player, full of themselves.
If so, why do you feel the need to publicly make a comment about it? What does any of that have to do with the topic?
I want people on here to know, not all British people are plonkers.
What does nationality have to do with the topic?
6 days ago
0
#96
Chess is a tiring game. What if they're not ready to play another match just yet? And there are different strategies in chess. Someone might prefer to review their games right away instead of playing another one.
6 days ago
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#97
chesstopcrown wrote:
I don't expect any of you to openly admit to fear. Your responses are predictable and nothing new.
To those saying, 'everyone here disagrees with you', if the majority of you are afraid to lose in a rematch, do you really think you'd be here agreeing with me?
I anticipated these responses.
But the fact remains... The main reason to decline rematches. FEAR
What are ALL the POSSIBLE reasons? Not the main one, tell us ALL of the POSSIBLE reasons to not accept a rematch. Not just fear.
6 days ago
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#98
Isn't it hilarious how for you act like chess is life or death, clutching their one win like it's a trophy of moral superiority? The second someone declines a rematch, you start screaming about 'fear' and 'whining,' as if refusing to play again makes you some grand strategist. But here's the thing: rematching doesn't really matter. A single game already tells the story of that moment—your preparation, your decisions, and your mistakes. A rematch won't erase a loss or validate a win; it's just another game in a long line of them. The only people obsessed with rematches are those desperate for attention, hoping their loud demands will distract from the fact that they can't handle a clean defeat. Chess isn't a stage for theatrics—it's a game. Learn from it, and move on.🧌
6 days ago
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#99
What do you have to say to those who lose by a queen hang, rematch, win and then type "gg loser" and leave without accepting a rematch? I can see a lot of people saying this and then once they get their revenge, totally ditch it
The common excuses:
1. I have more important things to do
2. I rather play a new opponent
3. They most likely will cheat in the rematch
4. I analyze each game
5. I click new game each time so I don't see rematch request
6. I am better than my opponent, I rather play someone else
The main excuse that you will NOT see anyone admit:
1. FEAR OF LOSING THE REMATCH
Some of these are perfectly valid reasons. The times I've done a rematch it dosent go through because they clicked new game, even if they lost due to time limits. Analyzing each game is a thing that I do at times, but if someone friends me and challenges me to a rematch after a analysis, I sometimes accept it. Rather playing a new opponent is even my thing. I use that to generalize what type of players I struggle against. I'll even challenge players to a rematch at a different time based on if I struggled against them.
Now some of these I agree with and say it's annoying, and I think this one tops the list for the main reason: "I'm already better than my opponent, so why rematch?"