Go back
Checkmate with Knight and King only?

Checkmate with Knight and King only?

Only Chess

B
commente moi donc ça

Montreal

Joined
28 Dec 06
Moves
88330
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Is this possible? I didn't think it was but I'm in a game where that is all that is left on the board (well, that and the opponent's King) and the game didn't become a draw, it's still going on!

Is this possible or only a glitz in the site?

Game 3530497

ps: don't tell me HOW it's done, it's a tournament game. I'm just wondering wether it's worth playing or not.

A

Joined
28 Nov 06
Moves
4374
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Bedingbedang
Is this possible? I didn't think it was but I'm in a game where that is all that is left on the board (well, that and the opponent's King) and the game didn't become a draw, it's still going on!

Is this possible or only a glitz in the site?

Game 3530497

ps: don't tell me HOW it's done, it's a tournament game. I'm just wondering wether it's worth playing or not.
Knight and King cannot mate. However, RHP may not allow to claim the draw, due to some glitch; I don't know.

But, all bets aside, it's a draw, period.

S

Joined
14 Jul 06
Moves
20541
Clock
25 May 07
1 edit
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by AlphaAlekhine
Knight and King cannot mate. However, RHP may not allow to claim the draw, due to some glitch; I don't know.

But, all bets aside, it's a draw, period.
Nonsense!
Don't listen to him - it may just take a reeeaaaallllly long time.
Carry on I say, go for the win!
😉

R

Edmonton, Alberta

Joined
25 Nov 04
Moves
2101
Clock
25 May 07
1 edit
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Bedingbedang
Is this possible? I didn't think it was but I'm in a game where that is all that is left on the board (well, that and the opponent's King) and the game didn't become a draw, it's still going on!

Is this possible or only a glitz in the site?

Game 3530497

ps: don't tell me HOW it's done, it's a tournament game. I'm just wondering wether it's worth playing or not.
21/21 wow....

If Rhp doesn't allow that draw till the 50 move rule, you will be there for awhile!

And no, you can't mate.

F
Love thy bobblehead

Joined
02 May 07
Moves
27105
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Bedingbedang
Is this possible? I didn't think it was but I'm in a game where that is all that is left on the board (well, that and the opponent's King) and the game didn't become a draw, it's still going on!

Is this possible or only a glitz in the site?

Game 3530497

ps: don't tell me HOW it's done, it's a tournament game. I'm just wondering wether it's worth playing or not.
When you say 'the game didn't become a draw', do you mean that it didn't default to a draw, or that you tried the claim draw function and it didn't work?

B
commente moi donc ça

Montreal

Joined
28 Dec 06
Moves
88330
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

it didn't default to a draw. I didn't see it as necessary to claim the draw as it's usually automatic. I'll offer the draw to my opponent when I get to move.

Thanks all! (well almost all ;-)

S

Joined
14 Jul 06
Moves
20541
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Bedingbedang
...
Thanks all! (well almost all ;-)
Huh?
😵

SS

Joined
15 Aug 05
Moves
96595
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

tonytiger41

Joined
09 Aug 01
Moves
54191
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Good article at chesscafe.com on K and 2N vs K and P.

R
The Rams

Joined
04 Sep 06
Moves
13491
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Um...offer a draw 😛

C

EDMONTON ALBERTA

Joined
30 Sep 05
Moves
10841
Clock
25 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

I'm pretty sure its utterly impossible... even if the other player wanted to be checkmated it couldn't happen.

PureRWandB
CCC Club Leader

Denver, CO

Joined
23 Feb 03
Moves
57012
Clock
26 May 07
1 edit
Vote Up
Vote Down

A draw is determined by: 1. A decision by both players, 2.If a player forces it (Making a move so that your opponent cant make a legal move w/out putting him/herself in check, 3.Playing 50 moves w/out a capture or a pawn move.

This game falls under rule 3. Because black has insufficient material. If white had a pawn that could block its own king, then maybe... a checkmate would occur.

This game is a draw.

g

Joined
15 Feb 07
Moves
667
Clock
26 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Draws occur under any of the following.

1) Mutual agreement.
2) Stalemate (player to move not in check, but without a legal move).
3) Three-fold repetition of position, factoring in player to move, ability to castle, en passant, etc. (must be claimed by player to move)
4) Perpetual check (one player can keep checking the other, but not able to deliver mate, a variant of #3)
5) 50 moves pass without any captures or pawn moves, if claimed by the player to move.
6) Insufficient material to allow checkmate, even with the help of the other player. (KvK, KNvK, KBvK, KBvKB if bishops can threaten each other)

Suzianne
Misfit Queen

Isle of Misfit Toys

Joined
08 Aug 03
Moves
37388
Clock
27 May 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Bedingbedang
Is this possible? I didn't think it was but I'm in a game where that is all that is left on the board (well, that and the opponent's King) and the game didn't become a draw, it's still going on!

Is this possible or only a glitz in the site?

Game 3530497

ps: don't tell me HOW it's done, it's a tournament game. I'm just wondering wether it's worth playing or not.
Nope, it's a draw, but RHP doesn't currently recognize draws due to insufficient material.

I had a game just the other day go down to lone king against lone king, and it still didn't automatically draw. One of us had to offer and the other accepted.

Offer your opponent the draw. It can't be won.

SS

Joined
15 Aug 05
Moves
96595
Clock
27 May 07
2 edits
Vote Up
Vote Down

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.