Hi Friends,

The least no. of moves required to force a stalemate in chess is said to be 10 moves (I couldn't find a proof till now though to show at least 10 moves is required).

Is there an algorithm or a method to find the least no.of moves that leads to a forced stalemate (White or Black). Is a stalemate quicker than 10 moves possible at all? Any suggestions/comments will be helpful.

Thanks and Cheers,

Arun

I find it very hard to believe a stalemate position can be reached in 10 moves. I'd have to see it to believe it.

Ahhhh a help-stalemate. More understandable but still remarkable.

nice steal mate!

wow

too nice Waller

Nice. Is it possible to do this in less than 10 moves at all? :).