Should one resign in a losing position?

INTRODUCTION

A large percentage of chess players tend to resign a losing position. While some continue to fight back, others tend to resign because they made a tactical error. Is fighting back really worth you time or should you give up and invest your time in improving your skills?

RESIGNING

There is often a stigma associated with resigning, in reality there is nothing to be ashamed about. Resigning saves time and the same time can be used to analyze the game and identify the mistakes. It can not be equated to failure and is an action we should learn from.

Regardless, a lost position can always be turned around, and one might be able to gain strength in the game if they choose to continue playing.

FIGHTING BACK

There are countless positives to fighting back. To begin with, we should not always expect victory in a losing position, but fighting back can be worth our time.

In the process, we might pick up skills which would otherwise be difficult to develop. One learns to withstand pressure, work with limited time, resist opponent attacks and think faster to name a few advantages. This helps us strengthen skills that are crucial to master chess and become a better player.

Putting up a fight can also result in a draw or stalemate, which are any day better than losing the game or having to resign. The skills we gain can also help us in openings, identifying potential threats and of course, resisting them.

CONCLUSION

There is nothing wrong with resigning. But if you decide to fight back, it could be worth you time and effort and ultimately make you a more resilient player.
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