noun
repetition of position; repetition draw
In shogi, a situation where the same position occurs four times with the same player to move and the same pieces in hand, resulting in a draw. The name literally means 'thousand-day move', implying an endless loop.
千日手が成立すると、その対局は引き分けになる。
When a repetition draw occurs, the game ends in a draw.
プロの将棋では、千日手は指し直しになることが多い。
In professional shogi, a repetition draw often leads to a replay.