So if you're worse against a lower rated opponent, it would be advantageous to offer a draw, and if the position is objectively drawn you might as well offer a draw, however if you are objectively better then you should not offer a draw. And in conclusion, that is why one should never offer a draw.
I agree. But draws are like so common
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you might want to draw if its a higher rated player or WAY higher rated player
Some positions are naturally drawn, you would think a GM would know this. He is just being an attention-seeker.
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This is a fantastic article and rule to live by. One of the biggest changes I made to go from IM to GM was trying to play every single position and never take a draw.
Showing weakness by a draw offer is actually pretty double edged.
The opponent who rejects a draw offer in an equal position often will try to over force the position, because he's interpreting the draw offer as a sign of weakness.
The opponent who rejects a draw offer in an equal position often will try to over force the position, because he's interpreting the draw offer as a sign of weakness.
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I offer draws when I'm for example in an endgame of opposite colored bishops and objectively no way to advance/win. No reason to shuffle bishops until the 50 move rule kicks in, that's just annoying and very, very disrespectful to play that one on. if the position is a draw with relatively easy play, I will offer a draw. If it's a drawn position and my enemy is about to run out of time, I will also offer a draw, because they played well. Offering a draw doesn't mean you don't want to play on, it can be a sign of just being nice or respecting your enemy. I find this "never offer a draw" completely out of touch with what chess is about. What a crazy thing to say.