I didn't repeat my move three time, and it automatically gave me a draw. I was about to win on time.
https://lichess.org/rNn9Rfas/white#99
The same positions after moves 42, 44, and 50 = draw by threefold repetition.
Yes, the draw by repetition does not require the moves be consecutive, only the position be repeated 3 times and at that point either side can claim a draw.....but you have to claim it. It is not automatic.
@tpr I really don't know the depth of the rule.. but, it has to be in a row isnt it? and if in a game, the same position repeats itself 3 times, but in move 5, 18, 36 for an example? will it be a draw? sorry for my bad writing skillz
No, it doesn't have to be in a row. If the same positions appears three times at any point, it is draw.
FIDE Laws of Chess
9.2.1 The game is drawn, upon a correct claim by a player having the move, when the
same position for at least the third time (not necessarily by a repetition of moves):
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