12-10-2012, 04:11 PM
JRedpath Wrote:I don't see a problem with offering a draw during your opponents move, maybe it is not strictly speaking within the rules, but many people do it and are never punished ;P
Shame on you Joe - you're no longer a young whippersnapper!
Offering a draw during your opponent's thinking time is gamesmanship and would be harshly dealt with by me (if not the rules) ;|
I rarely offer draws, but would have no problem doing so when worse IF my opponent was low on time. Generally though, I am looking to win those worse positions anyway, as should most players!
P.S. To my shame, many years ago, I was facing mate in one (!) against an opponent some 700+ points lower graded than myself and offered a draw which he accepted immediately (he obviously hadn't noticed the mate). I can't say I feel too proud of myself for that though - I should have just resigned gracefully as there was nothing really at stake in the game.