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Requesting black against a weaker opponent
   

This evening I had a much stronger opponent (20k vs my 28k) challenge me, and I accepted (mostly because I accidentally hit "accept" before I realized I was being challenged). I finally resigned due to a series of stupid plays, but as I reviewed the game, it occurred to me that this individual has requested to play black.

Obviously I could have (maybe should have) insisted on receiving black, but I always offer black to weaker players. Isn't it rude for a stronger player to take black, and expect the weaker player to fight for it?

Scartol



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