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A '''draw''' in [[chess]] is attained in any of the following ways:
A '''draw''' in [[chess]] is attained in any of the following ways:
*the players agree to a draw
*'''Draw by Agreement''': the players agree to a draw
*there is a stalemate: no checkmate, but no legal moves
*'''Stalemate''': the side who's turn it is to move is not in check, but has no legal moves
*if there are 50 moves without a piece captured or advancement of a pawn, either player can claim a draw.
*'''50-move rule''': if neither a piece has been captured, or a pawn advanced, within the last 50 moves at any time during the game
*the identical position is repeated 3 times in a game (not necessarily consecutively) and a player claims a draw.
*'''Threefold repetition rule''': the same player has repeated the same move three times in a game (the moves do not have to be consecutive)
*'''Impossibility of checkmate'''
In a timed game additional possibilities exist.
Draws by stalemate and impossibility of checkmate are automatic.
A draw by agreement can be made at any time, but once offered cannot be withdrawn; if the opponent makes a move it is considered to be declined.
Draws by 50-move and threefold-repetition are optional but must be claimed with the arbiter; once a claim is made it is considered an offer and cannot be withdrawn, and the opponent can accept before the arbiter makes a ruling.
In tournament play a draw awards 1/2 point to each player.
[[category:chess]]
[[category:chess]]