21 Nov 05
Originally posted by ark13The USCF rules state that you "press" your clock, not "hit".
Make your move, say "Draw?" or "I offer a draw", and then hit your clock.
It is important that you move before offering a draw, then press your clock. Your opponent has her entire time allotment to consider your offer. An immediate reply is unnecessary.
22 Nov 05
Originally posted by Santa Drummeryou say draw
How do you offer a draw OTB? I just say "want a draw" but i know some people that say "Would you like a draw?"... LOL What do you say
hit ur clock if its the other guys clock you gently press the button
if he doesnt respond to ur draw offer you take out your swaord and behead the infidel
22 Nov 05
Originally posted by !~TONY~!Your " intimidating, courageous voice," seems like a good way to test the 50 move rule. I suggest you only try it on a player that is in a bit of time trouble.
Right, I summon up my most intimidating, courageous voice, and just say "Draw." Almost not even in question form. Although I don't offer draws in many games.
22 Nov 05
It was a joke. I am normally on the fighting side, wanting to play it out. I really only offer draws if for some reason it's not really necessary to finish the game. Like in the Ohio State Championships recently, I offered the guy a draw in the last round in a much better (maybe even winning position). I was set to win the section if I drew, and I was set to win the bigger under prize if I drew. I wanted to leave, so I offered a draw. Of course, he declined, and I beat him 2 hours later. 🙂
22 Nov 05
Originally posted by ark13Exactly. I actually got lucky last saturday. I aws playing an OTB tournament, I offerred a draw when both sides had 7 pawns, Q and Knight left. It should have been drawn, but he turned it down and blundered 10 moves later.
Make your move, say "Draw?" or "I offer a draw", and then hit your clock.
