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I wrongfully noted move 18 on April 28th. Douglas informed me on July 28th about the situation. Other then sending move reminder I never heard back from Douglas including reporting the game result.
I resigned from the game to maintain my fair play and sportsmanship principles.
My mail to my opponent:
Dear Douglas, Thank you for getting back to me. I understand that we have differing views on how to handle this situation. As a player, open communication, respect for the rules, and sportsmanship are crucial aspects of correspondence chess. When I notice an error in my opponent’s recording, I immediately communicate with my opponent and rectify the mistake promptly. This situation happened three times in this “Electronic Knights” tournament section. My opponents highly appreciated this. Given the impact of the recorded error on move 18, I would like to propose two potential paths to address this matter fairly: Option A: Consider the game a draw. Since the recording error on move 18 had significant consequences, this decision would uphold the integrity of the game. Option B: Replay the game from Move 18. We can ensure a fair contest without any unintended advantages or disadvantages by starting over. I understand you have declined the draw offer previously, but I really hope you reconsider, as it would be a fair solution. Alternatively, we could consult the arbiter and wait for the decision on how best to proceed. However, if you decide not to consider either option, I will have to express my regrets, but I cannot continue the game under the current circumstances. I will resign from the game to maintain my fair play and sportsmanship principles.
Regardless of the outcome, we might meet again in a future tournament. After all, we are all swimming in the same fishbowl of the chess community, and this shared passion connects us all.
I hope we find a solution that upholds the spirit of correspondence chess and fosters mutual respect among players.
Amici Sumus,
Egbert
