07 Jan 06
There is no rule about perpetual check. There is the 3 position repetition rule which basically says that if a position occurs 3 times (exactly the same with castling rights, en passant possibilities and side to move the same) then either player may claim a draw. You do so by making the move that makes the 3rd repeat and claiming a draw or claiming a draw alone if the 3rd repeat is currently present.
13 Jan 06
Originally posted by XanthosNZSometimes with a perpetual check situation, the 50-move rule arises quicker than the 3-fold repitition.
There is no rule about perpetual check. There is the 3 position repetition rule which basically says that if a position occurs 3 times (exactly the same with castling rights, en passant possibilities and side to move the same) then either player may claim a draw. You do so by making the move that makes the 3rd repeat and claiming a draw or claiming a draw alone if the 3rd repeat is currently present.
16 Jan 06
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Originally posted by Will EverittI don't think I ever have.
How many games have you finished with the 50 move rule? I never have on here or OTB.
I don't think I've won many by 3-fold repitition either.
Most of the time, the opponent realises and accepts that it is a draw.
All I'm saying is that sometimes (rarely, but sometimes), if an opponent refuses to accept a perpetual check, the 50-move rule will kick in before 3-fold repitition.
No big deal really.
17 Jan 06
Originally posted by celticcountryI've not drawn too many either.
Its ok my communist friend.
I haven't either. you are not alone.
All I'm saying is that it is very rare to actually have to invoke these rules - usually both players know what is going on and agree the draw.
Now stalemate, that is a different matter - there are lots of good examples of people saving an otherwise lost game thru stalemate combinations.