threefold repetition
/θɹˈiːfoʊld ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
/θɹˈiːfəʊld ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
Threefold repetition
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tredubbel upprepning, trefaldig upprepning
a rule that occurs when the same position on the board occurs three times with the same player to move, or if the same sequence of moves occurs three times with the same player to move, resulting in a draw or stalemate
Exempel
The game ended in a draw due to threefold repetition, as both players kept repeating the same moves.
Spelet slutade oavgjort på grund av trefaldig upprepning, eftersom båda spelarna fortsatte att upprepa samma drag.
The referee called for a draw because of threefold repetition, even though neither player was in check.
Domaren kallade på oavgjort på grund av trefaldig upprepning, trots att ingen av spelarna var i schack.
