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how is stalemate achieved?

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EstelleMarie
Mar 5, 2021
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How is stalemate achieved? Keeps happening I have no idea why 🤔
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baddogno
Mar 5, 2021
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#2

If one side has no legal moves, it's stalemate.  Remember the king can't move into check.   Here's a whole article...

https://support.chess.com/article/682-what-is-stalemate

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EstelleMarie
Mar 5, 2021
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#3
Thankyou
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nklristic
Mar 5, 2021
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#4

one side has no legal moves + their king is in check = checkmate
one side has no legal moves + their king is not in check = stalemate

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RainerOR14
Mar 5, 2021
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shesmagic hat geschrieben:
How is stalemate achieved? Keeps happening I have no idea why 🤔

 

Good for you as it is every time a draw :-)

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laurengoodkindchess
Mar 5, 2021
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Hi!

When it's the person's turn. And that person's king is not in check and has no legal moves. That's when stalemate happens. 

Remember, stalemate is draw, so if you are in a completely winning position, you want to win. Do not accidently stalemate your opponent.