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Different Ways to Draw in Chess

This blog post from chess website Lichess.org lists and explains the eight different ways a chess game can end in a draw. The article offers definitions and examples for each type of draw, which include repetition, perpetual check, the 50-move rule, stalemate, insufficient material, agreed draw, photographic draw, and draw claim in a no-increment game. The article also discusses how to offer a draw and includes links to additional resources.

Different Ways to Draw in a Chess Game
 
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