A question

Is there a number of moves that you can make without taking a piece before the game is considered a draw?

In general I think it's 50 moves without a piece capture or pawn move. To be safe though you should look it up in a search engine.

Thanks...I had a feeling it was 52...but as you suggest i'll look it up...i was looking for a quick answer....i'll let you know

Ketchuplover...you were spot on, i've pasted the answer below...


The game is drawn, upon a correct claim by the player having the move, if

(a) he writes on his scoresheet, and declares to the arbiter his intention to make a move which shall result in the last 50 moves having been made by each player without the movement of any pawn and without the capture of any piece, or
(b) the last 50 consecutive moves have been made by each player without the movement of any pawn and without the capture of any piece.

Your source doesn't sound entirely accurate to me. I've heard of allowances for exceptions to the 50 move rule. Of course I can't recall the details. I think a rule book might have that info.

Yes, the 50 move draw rule has been programmed into che55.com.

If you don't make a capture or pawn move after 50 consecutive moves, the game can be declared a draw. It's important to remember that a claimed draw is optional not compusory.