Hi,
Here's a feature request for blitz games: Whenever an opponent requests a move take-back, and it is granted, the 'grantor' should automatically be compensated with 5 seconds added to his time.
Thanks!
There is already a provision of +15 seconds.
Takebacks are an affront to chess.
@finlip - No, there isn't. The "provision of +15 seconds" has nothing to do with taking back moves. What I'm proposing is that IF a player requests a take-back, and it is granted, the opponent gets 5 (or 10) seconds AUTOMATICALLY.
@smexomaru - You are right, there shouldn't be an option for rated games. But for casual blitz games, I think the option is perfectly fine.
You can always ask your opponent to give you fifteen seconds if they want you to allow them to takeback. I usually have takebacks turned off.
@finlip - Yes, I know one can request time when needed. This has nothing to do with time trouble. The main idea is this: If a player wants to take back a move, he or she will need to "purchase" it by giving the opponent free time.
Another possibility would be for a requester to be penalized 5 seconds.
I'd rather have it so that if you grant a takeback, you get a free takeback in return whenever you want in that game.
When I grant a takeback to someone after they hung their queen with what looked like a mouseslip, the least I'm expecting is for them to return me the favor if I do a terrible blunder that I notice 0.5 second after having made the move on board.
But some opponents lack basic decency and will request takebacks without every granting any. This discourages granting takebacks,
Dudes, I perfectly agree: Dismiss the take back option in rated games! It's an absurdity!
@Alayan - An automatic reciprocal take back sounds like a good idea, but what if you really don't need one on that game? I still think that "purchasing" a take back with time is still the most practical solution.
