14 Sep 05
Hi ppl. I have only just started to take this game up in the last year or so, so forgive my stupidity and lack of knowledge.
I am asking about the Claim Draw option.
I read the FAQ's and saw after moving the same piece 3 times to the same position in a row, I could claim a draw. Well, that is how it is worded anyway.
I just tried this on this game here: Game 1320980\
Can someone advise me where I went wrong in the claim or was I never entitled to one and if so, why?
Thanks to anyone that replies, I am baffled.
14 Sep 05
Originally posted by fanbeltIt's not just your piece that counts. Yes your king had been in the same position 3 times but he was pushing a pawn so the position was changing each time he did so.
Hi ppl. I have only just started to take this game up in the last year or so, so forgive my stupidity and lack of knowledge.
I am asking about the Claim Draw option.
I read the FAQ's and saw after moving the same piece 3 times to the same position in a row, I could claim a draw. Well, that is how it is worded anyway.
I just tried this on this game here: ...[text shortened]... aim or was I never entitled to one and if so, why?
Thanks to anyone that replies, I am baffled.
14 Sep 05
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Originally posted by fanbeltThird 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.
Sorry, but you lost me there. What has it got to do with where his pieces are? The FAQ states 3 moves the same. This happened twice in this game. Thanks
No it doesn't. It says position. That is all pieces in the same place (castling flags change position so do en passant options)
EDIT: Don't use the word Noob, it's just stupid.
PS. FAQ!!
14 Sep 05
Originally posted by fanbeltIt's not a 'million to one' chance. Unless you're the kind of person who moves pieces anywhere and everywhere just because you can, in which case you're going to lose anyway.
Oh I see. So "EVERY" piece on the board must be in the same position then? Therefore, a million in one chance to claim a draw.
EDIT: But I am a noob at this, I dun mind.
I forced a draw in a game where I was losing because I got my opponent in a situation where I could force him to make the same two moves over and over again.
I didn't have to wait for the 3 moves rule because I told him my intention, he saw the situation and accepted a draw straight away, but I would have been entitled to invoke the rule.