Chess Move Maximum?

I remember from somewhere that the maximum allowed moves in a game is a total of 75 else it is a stalemate...is there truth to this. I have a game that is close to it...if anyone has the answer to this question send a message my way.

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Rynschp

Originally posted by RynSchp
I remember from somewhere that the maximum allowed moves in a game is a total of 75 else it is a stalemate...is there truth to this. I have a game that is close to it...if anyone has the answer to this question send a message my way.

Thanks
Rynschp

Originally posted by RynSchp
I remember from somewhere that the maximum allowed moves in a game is a total of 75 else it is a stalemate...is there truth to this. I have a game that is close to it...if anyone has the answer to this question send a message my way.

Thanks
Rynschp

Dunno if you're referring to the 50 move rule?

Basically that states that if there is no pawn movement or piece capture for 50 moves, then the game is a draw.

D

Originally posted by Ragnorak
Dunno if you're referring to the 50 move rule?

Basically that states that if there is no pawn movement or piece capture for 50 moves, then the game is a draw.

D

Seriously? What does happen? How many moves can you run away with to escape loss?

For a few years, the U.S. Chess Federation had a special rule for clocks with a time delay, where after 175 moves (not 75) the game was drawn.

That rules has now been abolished, I think.

Originally posted by Svin1
Is this an instant draw, or can the players choose to play on?

http://www.uschess.org/tds/tdcorner0803.html

lists USCF rule changes, effective January 1, 2004, including:

"175 move rule: This rule will be removed."

Originally posted by RynSchp
allowed moves in a game is a total of 75 else it is a stalemate...