"draw death" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} draw death (uncountable)
  1. (chess) The phenomenon of draws becoming more prevalent among professional chess players, potentially leading to a loss of popular interest in competitive chess. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chess
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