02 Aug 06
Game 2297373
Only 2 kings left on the board, but my opponent had to offer me a draw to end the game?
Why?
Have I missed an obscure chess rule, or is this a system error?
hrhpablo!
02 Aug 06
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Originally posted by hrhpabloat RHP you have to claim the draw it is one of the options on the right side of the board. (this includes 3 time repetition)
Game 2297373
Only 2 kings left on the board, but my opponent had to offer me a draw to end the game?
Why?
Have I missed an obscure chess rule, or is this a system error?
hrhpablo!
02 Aug 06
Originally posted by hrhpabloThe actual relevant Law is given below.
Game 2297373
Only 2 kings left on the board, but my opponent had to offer me a draw to end the game?
Why?
Have I missed an obscure chess rule, or is this a system error?
hrhpablo!
From the FIDE Laws of Chess : -
http://fide.com/official/handbook.asp?level=EE101
5.2 b The game is drawn when a position has arisen in which neither player can checkmate the opponent`s king with any series of legal moves. The game is said to end in a `dead position`. This immediately ends the game, provided that the move producing the position was legal.
So the game: hrhpablo v fleshcrafter was an automatic draw after White's 48th move.
02 Aug 06
Originally posted by hrhpabloIf you think that's bad, just wait until you lose on time when your opponent doesn't have mating material.
Game 2297373
Only 2 kings left on the board, but my opponent had to offer me a draw to end the game?
Why?
Have I missed an obscure chess rule, or is this a system error?
hrhpablo!