It is a rule of WBCCC 2012 that a player can claim a 6 man tablebase result by sending me a private message (to make sure I am aware of the claim) once that position is showing on the board. I will then confirm the tablebase position and award a result according to the tablebase result.

Also, draws for repetition and 50 move draws need to be claimed by sending a private message to me, telling me which game. I recommend still offering a draw to your opponent in xfccplay and making your move. Upon the third repetition of position, your opponent may accept the draw before I have had a chance to sort the matter out.

Sending a private message to me claiming a draw is vital, otherwise it will be assumed that you are playing on and only OFFERING a draw to your opponent, rather than CLAIMING A DRAW through the arbiter.

If neither player claims for tablebase position, 3 move repeat or 50 move rule, the game continues as normal.

Regards,

Garvin Gray
WBCCC 2012 Arbiter