You are not literally about to checkmate him because it is his move. He has no legal moves and he is not in check...therefore it is a draw by stalemate. These are the cold hard rules I'm afraid.
How is this a draw?
Pity, but we've all done it at one time and now you know...
https://support.chess.com/article/682-what-is-stalemate
It's because you opponent can't make a legal move. When someone cant legally move anything, it's called stalemate and it's a draw. Their pawn can't move, and king doesn't have any squares to move to either. Must watch out for these when winning in the future
Then call it a damn checkmate if he can't move
Your attitude suggests that there may be more chance of the Leafs winning the Stanley Cup than of you learning how to improve at chess.
Precisely. At least Tim Horton is still a legend even if it's more about the coffee and doughnuts these days.
Precisely. At least Tim Horton is still a legend even if it's more about the coffee and doughnuts these days.
Ever heard of being loyal f k boy? Called being born here, I don't switch up like little baby boys like you.
Precisely. At least Tim Horton is still a legend even if it's more about the coffee and doughnuts these days.
Ever heard of being loyal f k boy? Called being born here, I don't switch up like little baby boys like you.
Calm down child. I'm just bantering you because of your crying about the stalemate rule.
Then call it a damn checkmate if he can't move
But the thing is, he's not in check, thus he can't be in checkmate. That's what a stalemate is for.
Why would this website ever call this a stalemate? I'm literally about to checkmate him https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/6337435670