How do i claim stalemate

How do i claim stalemate

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11 Jul 08

In this game im playing my opponent has made a move which makes it impossible for my king to move to any square. This automatically implies stalemate, but i try claiming a draw and im asked to make a move. My question is how do i claim stalemate in this situation?

STS

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Look again. Stalemate automatically shows the game as drawn, you must have a legal move. You most likely have missed capturing e.p. or have other pieces you can move. Just because your king can't move doesn't mean it's a stalemate.

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11 Jul 08

Originally posted by abujabishop
In this game im playing my opponent has made a move which makes it impossible for my king to move to any square. This automatically implies stalemate, but i try claiming a draw and im asked to make a move. My question is how do i claim stalemate in this situation?
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