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What is threefold repetition?

Same position three times.

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  1. Moving three pieces
  2. Same position three times ✔
  3. Three checks in a row

Why: If the same position occurs three times, a player can claim a draw.

Huh, didn't know that: If the same position occurs three times, a player can claim a draw.

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Same position three times? That is a repeat draw!
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References

Answer: Same position three times. If the same position occurs three times, a player can claim a draw.

  1. Chess en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess
    Threefold repetition
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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