joining a chess game?

Question

sometimes i join what looks like a new chess game only to find it's already in progress and all of a sudden i'm the opposing player! then, when i try to exit the table it won't let me. i then either end up losing because i don't move or am just in limbo. why are some games bramnd new but other times already in progress. . .and how can you tell? also, how can you exit if you got into an existing game?

Answer 1

I think the best thing you can do to avoid problems like that, is to start your own table and then invite a player!

Answer 2

Sid Meier's Pirates!
GAME DESCRIPTION:
Now it's time for Sid Meier and Firaxis Games to bring this exquisitely rich, action-adventure game into the 21st century. An entirely new game engine will deliver updated gameplay, stunning new features, spectacular 3D graphics and enhanced surround sound, so players can fully experience the intrigue, adventure and danger of life as a pirate on the Spanish Main. In Pirates! you take the leading role of a Pirate Captain in the 17th century Caribbean amassing fortune and fame in an attempt to seize your rightful place as one of the most revered (and feared!) pirates in history. Test your skills as a sea captain exploring the high seas and exotic ports in a richly detailed 3D world. Overtake the enemy and seize valuable booty. Exchange plank-shattering broadsides in fierce naval battles, and engage in duels with worthy opposing captains. As your reputation and skills grow, so will the size and quality of your crew, and your ability to take on larger enemy ships, raid and plunder heavily fortified ports, and locate ancient treasure. There's a whole cast of interesting and dangerous characters to meet, mysteries to solve, exotic island destinations to discover, and powerful alliances to forge! The new Pirates! carries on with the great gameplay and design simplicity tradition of the award-winning original while adding more challenging and exciting battle options, and a deeper and more varied role-playing experience, including multiple paths to a wealthy, happy retirement. This and many other features and additions make this gaming classic one of the most highly anticipated releases of this century!

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Processor: PIII 1 GHz DirectX 9.0b 256 MB RAM Free hard drive space: 1.2 MB 3D Accelerator with Hardware T&L and Pixel Shading 64MB DirectX 9.0b Sound Card


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