MOST STUPID RULE : STALEMATE

The computer is the best way to practice endgames. They don’t resign and are really good at trying to stalemate. You can always go back in your stalemated game, go to analysis, back it up, then click “finish with computer.”

You can also do this with games your opponent resigns from.

anonymouse dragon, ive played the game for 3 years and it wasnt till recently i played on this website, tell me hoe the en passant rule is NOT completely  stupid

Without it, there are instances where you would get a passed pawn just because.

Its a rule to avoid and reduce the chances of a closed dead drawn position.

And has historical reasons. There was a time when pawns could only advance one step in their first move. When they got boosted, en passant seemed a logical consequence due to #108 and #109.

yeah and so you can kill a pawn and land on a empty place, yeah ok, tottaly makes sence

 

It doesn't make much sense either that a bishop runs faster than a horse.

lmao suck it u

rip horse

r/iamverysmart

i dont use redit

When I stop and think about the people who invented this game ... I mean, it’s pure genius. It amazes me!
Who’s idea was it to have Knights turn a corner every time they move? Brilliant! Pawns, one space straight ahead, except for the first move that has an optional two-square move, can only capture on the diagonal, and no reverse! These are only a few examples of all the built-in peculiarities that make this game so fascinating on so many levels.
Stalemate often introduces the possibility of a draw which could benefit the weaker position, while simultaneously challenging the stronger position to play very carefully. It’s a solution to a problem, and it’s a rule that burdens all players equally- unlike, say, the Designated Hitter in Major League baseball ⚾️ which is American League only! Now THAT’S what I call a weird rule!

get over it

If one considers chess to be a simulation of battle, then once the enemy is trapped, has no chance of escape and no where to run, then surely they are defeated. 

This!
Best explanation of how and why stalmate is in chess at first place.

Yes...but in stalemate the enemy is trapped..but without being in danger. The king is safe. Thats the point.

 

If considering chess a simulation of battle, then the more realistic solution would be to have a player pass on their move if they have no legal moves available. 

 

Bruh thats the dumbest thing I have heard. Why will you pass the move ?

 

Goodness me you are quick to overreact, I am merely playing the devil's advocate. 

Well there's no point. There are enough reasons to logically justify the existence of this rule. I see you are a new player...and its the typical trend among new players these days to have issues with stalemate , en passant etc. But am sure as you keep playing you will gradually understand them and appreciate them like never before.