Author: William H Rogers
Date: 09:05:43 12/10/03
I have read and reread the rules of chess reguarding the three move repretition and how it applys to a draw. Now maybe I am wrong but it appears to state that if a person discovers a three move repretition that he can ask for a draw and if its acceptable by both parties then it is to. No where does it say that it is an automatic draw. Let me illustrate the follow in this hypotical game. Player 'A' is a superior chess program and is way ahead on points and is assured a win. Player 'B' finds that he can make a move that will give him a three move play and asks for a draw. By doing so, he greately improves his overall point standing by drawing against a superior program. However Player 'A' knows that if he accepts the draw he will lose points and he should not as he has the 'game' escentially won, so he refuses and takes the game to its logical conclusion. Draws were design to offer players of somewhat equal strength a way to end a somewhat pointless game that can not necessarily be won by either side. There are board positions in which according to the rules neither side can ever win so draws are the only option left. Over the years I have noticed some people have assumed that because a rule can apply in some positions that it should apply in all positions. At that I say just read the rules until you completely understand. Bill
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