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WastedHat

Hi, has anyone ever came accross an illegal move? This is the second time its happened to me and I'm not sure whats going on. Is it a bug in the chess engine?

 

https://www.chess.com/daily/game/160380736

Strangemover

The last move of the game? en passent mate, google it.

GodsPawn2016

The first thing that came to mind when i saw the title was en passent.

Strangemover

I dont think i have ever seen evidence of a genuinely illegal move.

Cherub_Enjel

I suggest you read this:

https://www.chess.com/blog/VladimirHerceg91/using-en-passant-to-gain-a-mental-advantage

Your opponent is just using @vladimirherceg91 's method of gaining a mental/psychological advantage

WastedHat

Ha I was completely oblivious to this. Interesting article, thanks!