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Fifty-Move Rule
"A draw claim available after fifty moves by each side without a pawn move or capture."
In-Depth Explanation
The fifty-move counter resets whenever a pawn moves or any capture occurs. The rule prevents games from continuing indefinitely when progress is impossible. FIDE rules also include automatic draw provisions at a longer limit, while chess software normally tracks the halfmove clock in FEN.
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What does fifty-move rule mean in chess?
A draw claim available after fifty moves by each side without a pawn move or capture.
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