Jon Speelman: Keeping the king upright

Premature resignation in chess has long been a subject of debate, and recent events have brought it back into focus. Hikaru Nakamura’s resignation against Magnus Carlsen in a winning position sparked discussion about etiquette, pressure and online play. While resignation is often appropriate, even expected, history shows many cases where players have walked away from drawn or even winning positions. A look at some notable examples highlights the fine line between prudence and error. | Photo: chess.com / Thomas Tischio