Rules & Special Moves · Lesson 34 of 92
The Draw Rules
Which of these is NOT an official draw?
Choose the right answer
- The same position occurs three times
- 50 moves pass with no capture or pawn move
- Neither side has enough material to mate
- One player is losing badly and asks nicely
Show the answer
One player is losing badly and asks nicely
Draws come by agreement, stalemate, threefold repetition, the 50-move rule, or insufficient material — never by mercy!
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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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