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Subject: Re: Tiviakov vs. Fritz

Author: Charles Milton Ling

Date: 17:39:21 05/16/00

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On May 16, 2000 at 19:31:15, Hans Gerber wrote:

>On May 16, 2000 at 19:04:16, Charles Milton Ling wrote:
>
>>It seems apparent to me that the only way to resolve the problem this game
>>seemingly posed is that computers (or their operators) NEVER offer draws.  Have
>>fun, humans.  (And you won't even be able to protest anymore.)
>>
>
>I think the rules already say that. F. Morsch should not have offered a draw.
>But the computer could have been programmed for such draws. Then the draw could
>be offered. But not in a position with -2. This would be improper behavior
>anyway. Exception technical draws.

To repeat: computer NEVER offers draws.  No arguments possible, no debate.

(As far as improper behaviour is concerned, it is always legitimate to offer a
draw ONCE, regardless of position.  Not necessarily nice, but acceptable.  GMs
do it all the time.  You'll have to trust me on this.)

Charley



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