I've been on here for a while (even on the XLR8 server for a few months) but I lost steam and was inactive for a bit. After I went to a local chess event with I friend, I got reinspired to get back into chess. I've only been back for a month, but wow... I made so much progress. Thanks to everyone who contributes, and thanks, Kevin, for making this server! 350 in a month is way more than I could have hoped for lol

When most people resign, I play on—and play aggressively. Some of my most interesting games (and exciting wins) come from those so-called lost positions. There’s still so much to learn and fight for, even when you’re behind. If there is a mate in one then I’ll wait a couple seconds to watch it happen and if not then there is normally plenty to learn and still chances for them to mess up, I’m often disappointed when my opponent resigns too What do you think about resigning?

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