| 1. |
If the players cannot
agree the result, then the matter must be referred to the Team
captains, as specified in article 6 of the Constitution. |
| 2. |
Team captains must
ensure that only they (and the players) are directly involved in the
proceedings, (If necessary, they should withdraw from the playing
area to a quiet location). However Team captains have the right at
any time to seek advice from third parties. |
| 3. |
The team captains must
invite both players to give their views on the position. The
claimant (alone) must explain his / her drawing strategy against a
general line of play suggested by his / her opponent (not the
opposing team captain!). The claimant and the opponent must be
afforded some liberty to debate and modify their plans. |
| 4. |
No pieces shall be
moved on the board. Normally, in-depth analysis shall not be
required. |
| 5. |
The team captains may,
where necessary, ask the players to clarify their views. However,
the team captains must refrain from suggesting moves or lines of
play, and refrain from asking leading questions which suggest moves
or lines of play. Their function is akin to an advocate in a court
of law. |
| 6. |
No more than 10
minutes shall be allowed for this phase of the proceedings. |
| 7. |
The
team captains (alone) should then attempt to decide whether:
"the opponent's practical chances of a win against the claimant
are minimal, if time had not been a critical factor". If the
chances are minimal, then the claim shall be upheld. Otherwise, the
draw claim shall be denied.
The team captains
shall take into account:
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The position
on the board |
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The players'
demonstrated understanding of the position, |
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The players'
general standard of play (grade), |
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The imminence
of a "50-move rule" draw claim (if relevant). |
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| 8. |
If the team captains
cannot agree a result, then the procedures described in Appendix D
of the FIDE Laws of Chess
shall be instituted, except that the documentation shall be
forwarded to the League Secretary (by both team captains) in the
first instance, together with a deposit of £10, within ONE WEEK of
the match. |
| 9. |
The League Secretary
shall ask an independent arbiter for a decision. |
| 10. |
The successful claimant shall have
their deposit refunded. |
