Author: Sandi Ordinario
Date: 07:41:32 01/08/03
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On January 08, 2003 at 02:25:47, Terry McCracken wrote: >On January 08, 2003 at 02:05:13, Nathan Thom wrote: > >>Hi again, this is a simple question yet I find that I dont actually know the >>answer :) What exactly constitutes a draw by repetition? Is the following >>definition strict enough? >> >>"If a position repeats three times with the same side to move, a draw can be >>claimed." >> >>Does this mean any number of non-captures and non-pawn moves may be made between >>these repeating positions? > >It simple means, if the exact same position arises 3 times over the course of >the game, and you have the move to accomplish this or by mistake, but your >opponant sees it, can claim the draw or vice versa. > >By the official rules, it's a draw. > >Draws... Insufficent Material to Mate > Perpetual Check > Stalemate > 50 Move Rule, (no piece capture or pawn move). > Repetition x 3 > Mutual Agreement > >Terry I think Terry has given just about everything possible to come to a draw in chess. In some tournaments though, there is also something called "drawn by adjudication" by either tournament directors or assigned experts. This could be the 7th possibility. Note that in Terry's list drawn by Mutual Agreement was abused according to Bobby Fischer in the late 50's by Russian grandmasters so that they would be fresh when they played against him (I suppose) the next meeting or round, they would draw against each other (2 Russian grandmasters playing) early in the game. Perhaps there should be a rule that says for instance no offer of draw allowed until after the 17th move, say. I thought those GMs at that time drew with each other on the 12th or less moves. Sandi
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