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Deltatango95
Just finished playing this game. Overall, I don't think I played flawlessly, but that's neither here nor there. My main question is whether or not I should have accepted the draw at the end.
So there you have it. To draw, or not to draw, that is the big analytical question. I know there's a basic principle that says never to draw against a higher rated opponent because it means you've probably got them on the run, but I can't decide whether I actually was in a position to push a pawn through or not. Input/comments?
dmeng
Well, it definitely wouldn't have hurt to play it out a little longer (maybe 42. ...Kc4 or 42. ...g5, not 100% sure), but a knight is typically enough to stop a pawn from promoting.
If you didn't have a pawn advantage on both sides, I would have suggested that you take the draw immediately.
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