Stalemate help?

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PeCharl

I'm a total beginner having never played chess till a few months ago. A few games I've played end in stalemate usually when I'm being heavily beaten by an opponent. I played knop121 a few games ago who was far better than me. The only move I could make would leave me in check so he deserved to win? But it said draw?
Sorry if the answer is obvious but could someone explain?
Thanks
zeb.

Wilkes1949

When your only move is one that would put you in check, the game is a draw because, obviously you can't put yourself in check. One of those things called a rule. You might want to go to the "LEARN" option and review the game rules.

PeCharl
Awesome answer, thank you.