{"id":1946,"date":"2022-06-12T10:27:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T08:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chessily.com\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2022-06-13T07:04:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T05:04:59","slug":"fifty-move-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chessily.com\/glossary\/fifty-move-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifty-Move Rule in Chess: Definition & Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Fifty-Move Rule in Chess<\/h1>\n

The fifty-move rule in chess is a rule designed to prevent chess games from lasting infinitely long. Let’s look at what exactly the 50-rule move is and what its implications are for chess.<\/p>\n

What is the Fifty-Move Rule in Chess?<\/h1>\n

The fifty-move rule states that a player can claim a draw if no capture has been made and no pawn has been pushed within the last 50 moves.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This rule is designed to stop players without a winning chance from playing on indefinitely.<\/p>\n

Claiming a draw via the fifty-move rule does not have to happen at the first opportunity. The draw can be claimed any time the fifty-move rule is currently in effect; i.e. there has not been a pawn move or capture within the last 50 moves.<\/p>\n

Be aware<\/strong>: A game is not automatically declared a draw, whenever the fifty-move rule comes into effect. The draw must\u00a0<\/strong>be claimed by a player! Only the player whose turn it currently is, can claim the draw. Meaning, it is also possible for the game to continue despite the 50-move rule, although that is very uncommon.<\/p>\n

Does Castling Reset The 50 Move Rule?<\/h1>\n

No, castling does not reset the fifty-move rule. While it does change the position of the game, it does not involve a capture or the movement of a pawn.<\/p>\n

Remember:\u00a0<\/strong>Only a pawn move or a capture resets the 50-move rule!<\/p>\n

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