Besides a stalemate, when do two players realize that the game will be a draw? I'm not talking about two kings on the board only, or king an bishop only, just the type of game where 30 moves in, so many pieces on the board, both players realise that the struggle is in vain? Is there a rule of thumb to be used?
Originally posted by DOlivier2004When you have no good moves left and they dont either. Say all the pieces are on their best squares, the only thing you can really move is pawns or the king back and forth. If either side moves a pawn then that side would get doubled pawns and a worse position. I know thats basic, but thats basicly what it is :-)
Besides a stalemate, when do two players realize that the game will be a draw? I'm not talking about two kings on the board only, or king an bishop only, just the type of game where 30 moves in, so many pieces on the board, both players realise that the struggle is in vain? Is there a rule of thumb to be used?
Originally posted by GrayeyesofsorrowIf you have no good moves you are in zugzwang. However if you have waiting moves then use them. Doesn't automatically mean you should draw. If you have waiting moves and the opponent doesn't then play on.
When you have no good moves left and they dont either. Say all the pieces are on their best squares, the only thing you can really move is pawns or the king back and forth. If either side moves a pawn then that side would get doubled pawns and a worse position. I know thats basic, but thats basicly what it is :-)
I'll agree to a draw if I can see that the game will lead to a drawn position either by insuffient material or stalemate or perpetual check. If it leads to a theoretically drawn endgame (with me with the stronger side) then I will probably point this out to the opponent and offer a draw. I'll play on if I have to but if it reaches that point they deserve not to lose half a point due to an endgame mistake.
Of course if my opponent offers one and I feel I'm losing of course I'll accept.
Originally posted by XanthosNZWell, I guess it depends on how you define 'good move'. The way I look at it, one can have no good moves, but have neutral moves that keep you from losing but do not help you win.
If you have no good moves you are in zugzwang. However if you have waiting moves then use them. Doesn't automatically mean you should draw. If you have waiting moves and the opponent doesn't then play on.
I'll agree to a draw if I can see that the game will lead to a drawn position either by insuffient material or stalemate or perpetual check. If it le ...[text shortened]... ame mistake.
Of course if my opponent offers one and I feel I'm losing of course I'll accept.