I have a chess game on my computer where if noly 2 kings are left at the end, it automatically says 'Stalemate'. We do not have to claim a draw or anything similar. Why is it not so at RHP? 2 kings can never produce a result unless we have a stupid resignation or a time out.
If only 2 kings are left at the end, it should be stalemate automatically.
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Originally posted by yashsrInasmuch as the programmers misunderstand the rules, I would steer clear of that software. Please tell us its name, so we all can avoid it.
I have a chess game on my computer where if noly 2 kings are left at the end, it automatically says 'Stalemate'. We do not have to claim a draw or anything similar. Why is it not so at RHP? 2 kings can never produce a result unless we have a stupid resignation or a time out.
If only 2 kings are left at the end, it should be stalemate automatically.
A stalemate is a draw, but not all draws are stalemate. Indeed, if only two kings remain, they both will always be able to move, forever. It's as close to eternal life as chess pieces get. In stalemate, as in checkmate, one king cannot move. In stalemate, neither can any other member of his army, but the king is not in check.
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Leave aside whether they call it a draw or a stalemate. All I want to know is why isn't it a automatiac draw when only 2 kings are left. There is indeed no result possible unless someone makes a stupid resignation or someone times out the opposition. I mean there should not be a need to claim a draw, the system should automatically end the game and say its a draw.
Originally posted by yashsrAgreed
Leave aside whether they call it a draw or a stalemate. All I want to know is why isn't it a automatiac draw when only 2 kings are left. There is indeed no result possible unless someone makes a stupid resignation or someone times out the opposition. I mean there should not be a need to claim a draw, the system should automatically end the game and say its a draw.
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Originally posted by yashsrThe system should permit either player to claim a draw under such circumstances, and should treat a time out as a draw claim, awarding 1/2 each.
Leave aside whether they call it a draw or a stalemate. All I want to know is why isn't it a automatiac draw when only 2 kings are left. There is indeed no result possible unless someone makes a stupid resignation or someone times out the opposition. I mean there should not be a need to claim a draw, the system should automatically end the game and say its a draw.
Most online playing sites automatically adjudicate K vs. K as a draw.
Tell us the name of the software that calls it "stalemate," please.
Originally posted by yashsrit should be draw by insufficient matterial
Leave aside whether they call it a draw or a stalemate. All I want to know is why isn't it a automatiac draw when only 2 kings are left. There is indeed no result possible unless someone makes a stupid resignation or someone times out the opposition. I mean there should not be a need to claim a draw, the system should automatically end the game and say its a draw.