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BAPHOYETZ
Apr 5, 2023
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#1

Hello, how did this become a draw?
This should be checkmate right?

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BAPHOYETZ
Apr 5, 2023
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#2

This was my last move

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DejarikDreams
Apr 5, 2023
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#3

It’s a draw because it’s your opponent’s turn, your opponent has no legal moves, and is not in check.

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StarStable369
Apr 5, 2023
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#4

White is only left with a king. Even though White is not in check, there is no legal move for White to make; they cannot move to any of their surrounding squares without being in check on each turn. Since the King can only move one square, each square is protected by a bishop or Queen.

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DejarikDreams
Apr 5, 2023
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#5

You did have mate in 3. 1. Qd5+ Kb1 2. Qb3+ Bb2 3. Qxb2#

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BAPHOYETZ
Apr 5, 2023
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#6

I see, I get it now, thank you guys!

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magipi
Apr 5, 2023
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#7
DrkNyx wrote:

No legal move for the king and he's not in check either

"No legal move for the king" is necessary but not sufficient for a stalemate.