Even in that case you would wait for a 3-time repetition and claim it instead of offering a draw on every move.
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(February 26th, 2014, 10:50)regoarrarr Wrote: What's the draw etiquette again? I think the bottom line is, you need to firm up your evaluation of the position. In end game you have to have an abstract understanding of the position to have some sort of plan and then, given the small number of variables compared to middle game, you can consider how that plan would play out many moves in advance. It's not just a matter of even material but the features of the position. Can you make progress without shooting yourself in the foot? I think you need to try to evaluate that before accepting or declining the draw. If you don't have a long term outlook on a position like this you are likely to lose regardless of the theoretical outcome. I don't see problem with declining the draw as long as you are actively playing for a win. There may be some differences in how people view things at 48 hours per move vs. an over the board game. (February 26th, 2014, 10:50)regoarrarr Wrote: What's the draw etiquette again? Following up on this, I screwed up the endgame (of course!  ) but luckily my opponent chickened out and took my draw request even though he was definitely winning.The draw ensures that I finish in the top 2 of my tournament group and thus move on |
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