06-10-2012, 01:59 PM
Donald is correct in all aspects. If an opponent declines the draw then he may well lose. I have certainly had players in lost positions insisting that they were winning so instead of giving the immediate draw I have told the players to continue. The person short of time may then win before his flag falls and will almost certainly be given the draw if it does.
An opponent in this position should, on realising how bad the position actually is, offer the draw back. the original claimant must either accept the draw then or risk losing on time.
An opponent in this position should, on realising how bad the position actually is, offer the draw back. the original claimant must either accept the draw then or risk losing on time.