49 Move Rule

This will come into effect on SDG on 20th Dec. 2010. Under this rule Doc loses if he has not achieved his objective by his 49th move. There are now no rules concerning repetition.

Under the the old rules Doc, it seems had a very long forced win as follows.

*to never push from c4 to b5 or e6 to d7 (or to b3/f7)  unless this is the only way to avoid material loss-& to move back to c4/e6 asap

*to avoid tactical errors, especially those involving threats to g2 

*to keep the minimal fortress position in mind, and guide the game towards it (or a better position if possible) while avoiding any losing zugzwangs

*exploit the  repetition rule (if necessary) to win the ending that ensues

The minimal fortress position is as follows: Helpers at c4, e2,e6,f1,g4 & h3. With Doc at g2 you can play through to see how Doc can win (unless Owlman is at d3, f3 or f5 and it is Doc to play).

Comments welcome.