15 Mar 07
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Originally posted by bishops r coolStalemate.
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I had a clear win and i was just slaghtering pawns for fun when it said the game was a draw. why? i didnt click draw i had him beat
its frusteraing
White couldn't move anywhere.
With lots of pieces you have to be careful about stalemate. Always make sure he can make a move before you come in for the kill slowly.
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by bishops r coolGame 3214664
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I had a clear win and i was just slaghtering pawns for fun when it said the game was a draw. why? i didnt click draw i had him beat
its frusteraing
Your opponent was not in check, but didn't have any legal move. That makes it a draw. This type of draw is called stalemate.
15 Mar 07
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Originally posted by bishops r coolNo.
if he cant move doesnt that mean i win?
i need all the wins i can get
If you don't checkmate him and he has no moves, it's a draw - stalemate.
He got rid of his last pawn clevery and then his kings had no move, after you moved.
Check the rules of chess.
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by bishops r coolAs a suggestion, you should take the 10 minutes required to read the rules of chess. If you're not familiar with Stalemate, chances are you are not familiar with En Passant either and possibly the rules regarding castling through check.
if he cant move doesnt that mean i win?
i need all the wins i can get
15 Mar 07
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I may not be a chess freak and i havent read the 2000 page chess book written in 1150 a.d in language i cant read but i do know a little and have a ranking of 1380.
If he cant move he should lose. I was better than he but we drawed on a silly rule. I WANTED TO WIN!!!!!! ...sigh...😞:'(
edit: yes, i do know what castling is
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by bishops r cool1. Chess rules have changed since 1150 AD...
I may not be a chess freak and i havent read the 2000 page chess book written in 1150 a.d in language i cant read but i do know a little and have a ranking of 1380.
If he cant move he should lose. I was better than he but we drawed on a silly rule. I WANTED TO WIN!!!!!! ...sigh...😞:'(
edit: yes, i do know what castling is
2. As I said before, 10 minutes, just peruse the FAQ.
3. "If he cant move he should lose." no, read the rules.
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by bishops r coolA provisional ranking is quite different than a post-provisional ranking. Your rating will fluctuate wildly until it evens out at about 30 games or so.
I may not be a chess freak and i havent read the 2000 page chess book written in 1150 a.d in language i cant read but i do know a little and have a ranking of 1380.
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by bishops r coolIf you don't know the chess rules then why play? You're just setting yourself up for failure.
I may not be a chess freak and i havent read the 2000 page chess book written in 1150 a.d in language i cant read but i do know a little and have a ranking of 1380.
If he cant move he should lose. I was better than he but we drawed on a silly rule. I WANTED TO WIN!!!!!! ...sigh...😞:'(
edit: yes, i do know what castling is
15 Mar 07
Originally posted by bishops r coolThese issues seem to keep rising from the muck. Your opponent got the better of you. He swindled you out of a win. Once you reach an understanding of all the nuances of the game, you'll appreciate it. Perhaps you should take notes and prepare to use Stalemate to your advantage in the future.
I may not be a chess freak and i havent read the 2000 page chess book written in 1150 a.d in language i cant read but i do know a little and have a ranking of 1380.
If he cant move he should lose. I was better than he but we drawed on a silly rule. I WANTED TO WIN!!!!!! ...sigh...😞:'(
edit: yes, i do know what castling is
As far as, "He can't move, he should lose," you aren't checking his his King, and since the only available piece to move is the King (and he has no squares that he can move it to) it's a stalemate.