Half moves since

The site reports the number of half moves since your last pawn move or capture. Could someone tell me why I would want to know that? Happy Holidays!

Originally posted by Shadows2
The site reports the number of half moves since your last pawn move or capture. Could someone tell me why I would want to know that? Happy Holidays!

Because if there are 50 half moves without a pawn move or capture you can claim a win.

Originally posted by Freddie2004
Because if there are 50 half moves without a pawn move or capture you can claim a win.

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Originally posted by Freddie2004
Because if there are 50 half moves without a pawn move or capture you can claim a win.

Excuse me,but how can you claim a win?

A draw is all you can get with the 50 moves rule which becomes 100 for particular endgames as K+R vs K+R+B.

Originally posted by Ravello
Excuse me,but how can you claim a [b]win?

A draw is all you can get with the 50 moves rule which becomes 100 for particular endgames as K+R vs K+R+B.[/b]

It was late last night. I meant 100 half moves and claim a draw 😞 sorry.

Originally posted by Ravello
the 50 moves rule which becomes 100 for particular endgames as K+R vs K+R+B.

Nope. Under FIDE rule it used to be but now it is a firm 50 moves no matter what the position.