Originally posted by Semper FiIt would not be a stalemate unless no piece could be moved by the opposition
Question: No other pieces can move or have been taken. How many moves consitutes a stalemate? I thought it was 21?
without placing him/her in check, while not being in check at the moment.
It could be a drawn game however, but I believe the 50 move rule is in effect
for a claimed draw with no material exchange.
You could also claim a draw if a perpetual check condition exists.
Originally posted by Semper FiStalemate is a situation in the game of chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal moves. A stalemate ends the game in a draw.
Question: No other pieces can move or have been taken. How many moves consitutes a stalemate? I thought it was 21?
Stalemate is only one way to draw a game. There are several other ways to end a game in a draw, with only one being "stalemate".
Take a look here in the FAQ for an explanation of other draws.
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