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Claim Draw didn't accept 3 fold repetition?

Claim Draw didn't accept 3 fold repetition?

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note: game in progress - just asking to clarify rule, not asking for advice
Am i misunderstanding the rule?
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After white played 36. Qf8g7 i put the checkmark in claim draw, and made my move. It did not accept it as a draw? I was told that i had to claim the draw as the repetition occurred - but.. i did? If you look , there have been no further moves still. Moves 32W, 34W, and 36W the board is in the same spot all three times.

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Originally posted by TwinsPlusOne
[b]note: game in progress - just asking to clarify rule, not asking for advice
Am i misunderstanding the rule?
Game Game 2779639
After white played 36. Qf8g7 i put the checkmark in claim draw, and made my move. It did not accept it as a draw? I was told that i had to claim the draw as the repetition occurred - but.. i did? If you look , ...[text shortened]... no further moves still. Moves 32W, 34W, and 36W the board is in the same spot all three times.[/b]
Looks legit to me. Send feedback.

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Originally posted by Ragnorak
Looks legit to me. Send feedback.

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Thanks - i had, and received a response. I've sent a followup response, so i'll wait the counter response out.
i had thought maybe i was incorrect.

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You can only claim the draw when after your executed move, the position you move into has been on the board three times. Hence white can claim a draw but black cannot.


From the FAQ
Third repetition of a position. If any identical position appears three times during a game, then the game can be claimed as a draw. Please note that each repetition must be identical with regards to en passant and castling availability. A draw can only be claimed along with a move that contributes to a repetition. Claiming after the repetition has occurred is not possible, unless the same position can be repeated again on a future move.

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Thanks- I wasn't aware that only the person making the move could claim the draw.. so 3 fold repetition draws can never by by accident.. the person must move into it and claim it.

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