⏰A clock malfunction adds time prematurely, causing frustration and protests from the players.
🤝Yan makes a critical move, B4, preventing Gia from getting their king into the game.
🔚The game reaches move 40, and both players agree to a draw, avoiding further complications.
🚫The players did not repeat moves three times, dispelling the idea of a three-time repetition claim.
🏰The game ends in a fortress position, where neither player can make progress toward a win.
What caused the confusion and protests during the game?
—A clock malfunction added time prematurely, creating dissatisfaction and objections from the players.
How did Yan secure the draw?
—Yan played the critical move, B4, preventing Gia from activating their king and creating a winning threat.
Did the game reach the three-time repetition rule?
—No, the players did not repeat moves three times, eliminating any possibility of a three-time repetition claim.
Why did the players agree to a draw at move 40?
—Both players recognized the fortress position and the difficulty of making progress toward a win. They decided to end the game in a draw.
What potential conflict was averted by agreeing on a draw?
—The draw prevented any further complications and avoided a potential World War II in the game.
00:00A clock malfunction causes confusion and protests as time is added prematurely.
02:31Yan plays the critical move, B4, preventing Gia from activating their king.
03:10The game reaches move 40, and both players agree to a draw.
03:47The players did not repeat moves three times, dispelling the idea of a three-time repetition claim.
03:56The game ends in a fortress position, where neither player can make progress toward a win.
