I have had some games lately were i ended up with just my king and one bishop and they had only there king. And also I had one knight and king and they had only their king. I offered a draw and they took it. But is it possible to get a checkmate in either of these cases? I dont think it is. but I dont know forsure. If so can someone please take the time to explain how you can? I heard bobby fisher has done it in both cases. But like i said I heard. If not, why cant you claim a draw in these cases? I dont read books or use databases, I just play. maybe thats why I cant quite reach a 1600 rating. :'( But thats ok I have fun anyway.😀 David
Originally posted by Positional PlayerNo pawns. Just king and one bishop. Or just king and one knight. And The other player only had his or her king. I think we need to talk to Russ so we should be able to claim a draw in these cases. Otherwise one player can drag the game on for almost a year with even a 3 & 7 if theres some kind of resentment. any seconds on that motion? David
No, it's not possible unless other factors like the placement of your opponents pawns happen to block his king.