Most everyone would consider it rude to say something like "I played better than you" after winning a game. But "well played" seems to imply the same thing. If the opponent played well but you still won, then you must have played better.
Of course you could have been outplayed and won due to a single blunder, but then the severity of that one mistake would outweigh all of your smaller mistakes combined, meaning that you played better.
Am I the only one who considers it rude to say "well played" after winning?
@FredtheCrusher said in #1:
> Am I the only one who considers it rude to say "well played" after winning?
You're not the only one, but for most people it's good sportsmanship:
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Seems a bit silly to me (after all, it couldn't have really been all THAT well-played if you lost)...
And look who I'm telling this to: a guy who has Crusher in his name (and yet is somehow worried about rudeness).
I see it exactly like PuzzleDingske! Treat your opponent with respect!
I think "Good game" could convey the same positive meaning without any misunderstanding. Still not a big deal though.
Nevertheless I feel legitimated to use "Well played" or "Nice move" sarcastically when people let their clock run instead of resigning.
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@FredtheCrusher Rude?
Not at all.
Rather it's sign of sportsmanship.
A winner should always say 'well played' to opponent.
And a loser should always say 'congratulations' to the opponent.
One should always be nice to others.
There's no problem.
Depends on how it is said. In general, it is kind to say "well played" or something similar.
I've played over the board matches where, after I lost, my opponent said "good game" and was a jerk about it.
If you have good intentions, it should show and it's a kind gesture.
