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Originally Posted by Noir_Desir
i don't like if my opponent allows mate because i never know what to say after i mated him. IMO it's much less awkward if he just resigns one move earlier.
Make your move. Stop the clock.
Slight pause. If no eye contact:
"Checkmate"
Otherwise, it's unnecessary.
Extend hand.
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I'm with the "if there's forced mater, then play it out" camp. I don't mind a long think as the result of "shock" before resigning. But once the shock is over, there's no reason to take 10 minutes per move when there's only one legal move on the board...either resign, or move with alacrity.