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Cpme
Feb 9, 2021
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I just had a great game and when I finally wanted to celebrate my win... It was a draw! angry.png

Could someone explain to me why? What is this obscure rule? frustrated.png

Thanks in advance! wink.png

 

 

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richardbtownsley
Feb 9, 2021
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This looks like stalemate. Black is not in check, but there is no legal move for black to take. Therefore black cannot move but is not in check. That’s stalemate and it’s a draw. It’s frustrating mate and this used to happen to me a lot too.
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Cpme
Feb 9, 2021
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#3

Thanks! 

Ok, it's good to know that. Another step towards a complete comprehension of the game. 

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cerebov
Feb 9, 2021
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#4

In the Queen's Gambit stalemate was not mentioned, therefore most new players don't know what that is... even though it is a common word in English (and many other languages I guess) grin.png

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Sred
Feb 9, 2021
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Cpme wrote:

I just had a great game and when I finally wanted to celebrate my win... It was a draw!

Could someone explain to me why? What is this obscure rule?

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

It's actually not so obscure. Once you start studying KP vs K endgames, you will note the importance.

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BlahBlahBlah5867
Feb 9, 2021
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#6

Yes stalemate take lessons on chess.com

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JackRoach
Feb 9, 2021
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#7

Yeah, stalemate. There are posts with varying levels of rage, like "I WAS WINNING WHYYYY" or "THIS IS A DUMB RULE." I'm glad to see that you didn't rage.