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Re:“Death” one of 5 ways to lose at Chess, according to PGN ... by jarofgreen on Sunday September 26, 2021 @02:44PM (#28663434)
Pyric victory - technically you won but the resources you have to sacrifice (your imminent loss of freedom while in prison) make it not worth while.
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Re:“Death” one of 5 ways to lose at Chess, according to PGN ... by anonporridge on Sunday September 26, 2021 @02:56PM (#28663512)
It would certainly get your name in the history books and secure a legacy of infamy.

A high ego grandmaster on the decline may decide loss of the remainder of their freedom in life is worth the sacrifice.

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Re:“Death” one of 5 ways to lose at Chess, according to PGN ... by imwillofficial on Sunday September 26, 2021 @04:34PM (#28664430)
You have to be in a Stronger passion before your opponent died.
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Re:“Death” one of 5 ways to lose at Chess, according to PGN ... by imwillofficial on Monday September 27, 2021 @09:58AM (#28670699)
I meant “you would have to be in a stronger position upon the death of your opponent for the match to be adjudicated in your favor”
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