18 May 09
Originally posted by kaminskyThe general rule of etiquette (I think) is like this:
when is it ok to offer a draw.(im new at this)
It's always okay to offer draw when you think (in some probability) the draw will be accepted.
It's not okay when your opponent has no reason to accept it.
18 May 09
Originally posted by kaminskyActually it isn't.
thx, that sounds like a minefield
If you cross the etiquette once, he just rejects it. Twice, then he might get annoyed, but nothing more. Thrice he perhaps will comment on it. But as you are new at it you will be forgiven. This is not a minefield.
So if you feel that it's worth asking, then just do. Just don't repeat it to many times to the same opponent.
18 May 09
Originally posted by FabianFnasWhat I mean is, stalemate comes up as draw. The three-move rule has to be claimed. But, just two Ks is simply a draw - no other way.
No, it has to be claimed. But when you do, and the system agrees with you, your get your draw automatically. but you have to initiate it yourself with a proper claim.
Perhaps RHP should be modified to allow this to be a draw automatically.
18 May 09
Originally posted by znshoDunno.
What I mean is, stalemate comes up as draw. The three-move rule has to be claimed. But, just two Ks is simply a draw - no other way.
Perhaps RHP should be modified to allow this to be a draw automatically.
I saw 2 kids play on K vs K, in a tournament.
The arbiter let them play on, as a learning thing if nothing else.
Bizarrely, one of them resigned.
18 May 09
Originally posted by znshoI thought it was a "three position rule", i.e. the exact same position occurs three times in a game, a draw may be claimed. Don't mind me, I'm just passing through, I never play for a draw anyways; couldn't care less about my rating.
What I mean is, stalemate comes up as draw. The three-move rule has to be claimed. But, just two Ks is simply a draw - no other way.
Perhaps RHP should be modified to allow this to be a draw automatically.
18 May 09
Originally posted by rking00Correct.
I thought it was a "three position rule", i.e. the exact same position occurs three times in a game, a draw may be claimed. Don't mind me, I'm just passing through, I never play for a draw anyways; couldn't care less about my rating.
He mixed threefold repetition with 50 move rule making it a 3 move rule.
No problem,both have to be claimed.
Could've been worse,it could've come out as a fiftyfold repetition.Imagine having to count that during a game 😛
18 May 09
Originally posted by RomanticusYou wouldn't have to count it. Long before that happened you would have 50 moves without a pawn move or a capture. 😛
Correct.
He mixed threefold repetition with 50 move rule making it a 3 move rule.
No problem,both have to be claimed.
Could've been worse,it could've come out as a fiftyfold repetition.Imagine having to count that during a game 😛