Fencer: And that is the correct handling of the situation. There is not an automated draw call after a 3-fold repetition (repetition of the same position for 3 consecutive or non-consecutive times)! The player should claim the draw to the opponent first, when 3-fold or 50 move rule criteria appear and if the opponent doesn't agree then it should be claimed to you! If he doesn't offer the draw and plays one move, he loses the right to do it..... So if a player wants a draw after a 3-fold repetition or by 50 move rule, he should claim that before he plays his move to the opponent....