I've just started playing again after dabbling as a youth (pre internet) and one thing I've noticed is that psychology against an inexperienced human is very di

I've just started playing again after dabbling as a youth (pre internet) and one thing I've noticed is that psychology against an inexperienced human is very different compared to playing an experienced human or a computer. In a recent game I took a fair amount of time, and then when I noticed my time running out I made a move in a panic and left a rook hanging. A total blunder. All my opponent had to do was take it and I was ready to resign. But because I'd taken a considerable length of time I assume my opponent thought it was a very deliberate move. A poisoned piece. He/she didn't take it and I went on to win the game.