I solemnly swear...

~~vandervelde~~

Only Chess

18 Nov 17

~~vandervelde~~

Joined: 10 Dec 11
Moves: 143494

18 Nov 17

...that I will never ever offer draw again in an OTB game.

Nor that I will accept easy and quick draws.

I can accept a draw offer in an ending in which I had been fighting for survival, for example, just a few moves before bare Kings or due perpetual check.

If I ever play again in an OTB tournament, it will be go for the kill.

sonhouse

Fast and Curious

slatington, pa, usa

Joined: 28 Dec 04
Moves: 53321

18 Nov 17

Originally posted by @vandervelde
...that I will never ever offer draw again in an OTB game.

Nor that I will accept easy and quick draws.

I can accept a draw offer in an ending in which I had been fighting for survival, for example, just a few moves before bare Kings or due perpetual check.

If I ever play again in an OTB tournament, it will be go for the kill.

Well you SHOULD'NT offer a draw when you are a queen up. Jeesh.

MontyMoose

New Braunfels, Texas

Joined: 22 Aug 07
Moves: 72297

19 Nov 17

Seems to be a story here? Can we learn from the example?

At least GP can blog about it: 'Here's some games from RHP where some fools offered a draw while missing their mate in one!'

😛😛

mchill

Cryptic

Behind the scenes

Joined: 27 Jun 16
Moves: 3283

21 Nov 17

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Originally posted by @vandervelde
...that I will never ever offer draw again in an OTB game.

Nor that I will accept easy and quick draws.

I can accept a draw offer in an ending in which I had been fighting for survival, for example, just a few moves before bare Kings or due perpetual check.

If I ever play again in an OTB tournament, it will be go for the kill.

I would reconsider your solemn oath. There are rare times during a 3 fold repetition situation, any other move except your repetitive move(s) will cause you to lose the game. A 1/2 point is better than no point at all. 🙂

sonhouse

Fast and Curious

slatington, pa, usa

Joined: 28 Dec 04
Moves: 53321

21 Nov 17

Originally posted by @vandervelde
...that I will never ever offer draw again in an OTB game.

Nor that I will accept easy and quick draws.

I can accept a draw offer in an ending in which I had been fighting for survival, for example, just a few moves before bare Kings or due perpetual check.

If I ever play again in an OTB tournament, it will be go for the kill.

And if the dude has a 2600 rating and you see a 3 fold rep you wouldn't take it?