The Mate that wasn't

KingLarryXVII · 2014-12-27T23:17:32-08:00

Situation below (I made it up quickly, I know its not feasible as is, but I'm sure real position could be thought up with time) What is the result? White has the king pinned, check-mate, but it's black's move and there are none available. Isn't it then a draw? The real questio

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TheGoalkeeper

Jan 6, 2015

#41

Ah, d'bat'.

pilotk9

Jan 6, 2015

#42

It's pretty simple dude. If you're in check yah gotta get out of it.

So Rd8 doesn't remedy the situation and is an illegal move