Chess...how is this a draw???
 

To the chess experts out there...can anyone explain how this is a draw and not a checkmate??

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o.../ChessDraw.jpg

Re: Chess...how is this a draw???
 

cause the white king can't move anywhere and isn't in check currently

stalemate

Re: Chess...how is this a draw???
 

the king is not in check, therefore it cannot be checkmate

since it's presumably white's turn to move and white cannot legally move, the game is a draw

Re: Chess...how is this a draw???
 

Cause white isn't in check.

If you have no moves, but aren't in check, it's a stalemate.

Re: Chess...how is this a draw???
 

What they said.

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selfpwned

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yeah - you f'ed up

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cause the white king can't move anywhere and isn't in check currently

stalemate

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LOL at racism in Chess

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and i thought chess titans was rigged...ty all

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yeah - you f'ed up

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it sucks cause this is prob the 7th time ive done this [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

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yeah - you f'ed up

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it sucks cause this is prob the 7th time ive done this [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

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When I was on the chess team in high school I played a game against a total prick who was beating me pretty badly, but I didn't resign and he accidentally stalemated and proceeded to throw a fit like a 5 year old. It was even more satisfying than a win.

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1.) Why didn't you resign about five moves before this?

2.) Be thankful the "*" system is in limbo.

3.) If you suck at chess, PM me and I will give you an opening that you can use as black or white, no matter what you opponent does you make the same moves. It is an excellent opening when playing higher ranked opponents > 100elo.

Re: Chess...how is this a draw???
 

Couple people mentioned it.
It's called a "stalemate"

It's white's turn. But he can't make any legal move.
He's not allowed to 'pass' his turn.
And since he's not in check he can't lose the game here either.

Obviously when black gets an advantage like this it is his responsibility to force a check-mate without accidentally letting his opponent turn it into a stalemate/draw.

There are some people out there who think a situation like this should be changed to a loss for white.
But this would change chess strategy fairly significantly, especially endgame strategy.

Re: Chess...how is this a draw???
 

You should seriuosly consider never playing chess again.

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Why does this thread have more than one response?

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What would you like to do?

[] End Game
[x] Return and try again

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wow

Yugoslav