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10th November 2009, 08:56am
#1
by cclynes
Crook Town England
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 520

Is it right to play for a draw or should you always play for a win?

10th November 2009, 09:05am
#2
by Thymo
Norway
Member Since: Oct 2009
Member Points: 233

Well, if you're facing Magnus Carlsen in a blitz game... Try running as fast as you can, and maybe - just maybe - you'll be able to escape while your pieces are still at the board. Tongue out

10th November 2009, 09:08am
#3
by WGM Natalia_Pogonina
Saratov Russia
Member Since: Jul 2009
Member Points: 2236

Depends on the tournament situation. Generally, playing for a draw too eagerly (e.g. trying to exchange all pieces) is punished by the opponent. You should just play well, and if your opponent is on par, it will be a draw. Smile

10th November 2009, 09:14am
#4
by kunduk
kolkata India
Member Since: Feb 2009
Member Points: 964
Natalia_Pogonina wrote:

Depends on the tournament situation. Generally, playing for a draw too eagerly (e.g. trying to exchange all pieces) is punished by the opponent. You should just play well, and if your opponent is on par, it will be a draw.


absolutely right..

10th November 2009, 09:20am
#5
by Phssthpok
Surrey England
Member Since: Sep 2009
Member Points: 186
Natalia_Pogonina wrote:

Depends on the tournament situation. Generally, playing for a draw too eagerly (e.g. trying to exchange all pieces) is punished by the opponent. You should just play well, and if your opponent is on par, it will be a draw.


Couldn't agree more. On the other hand, though, if the choice is between a draw and a defeat then playing for a draw is the obvious thing to do. e.g. if your king is stalemated and you only have one other piece, placing the other piece where your opponent can take it.

10th November 2009, 09:20am
#6
by cclynes
Crook Town England
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 520

Thanks for the advice

 

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