Self-mate?

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Avatar of i2b2b

Hello, I found this position a little weird. Is the move 33...Ke8 considered a self-mate?

Avatar of IcyAvaleigh
Maybe but it is hard to find a better move. I would play 33.Bc8 but I don't know if it safes black
Avatar of kkl10

I believe it's called a "blunder". Should have avoided 32...Kd8 in the first place.

Can't see what's wrong with 33...c6.

Avatar of BronsteinPawn

You cant capture your own pieces, so youcant self mate yourself.

The position looks horrible for Black tho.

Avatar of blueemu

"Self-mate" is indeed a term for a certain type of blunder, where you bring about a mating position that your opponent wasn't even trying for.

Avatar of BronsteinPawn

Shh!

Avatar of TheAuthority

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