Stalemate

martin williams

Only Chess

21 Dec 04

martin williams

Joined: 27 Feb 04
Moves: 94058

21 Dec 04

Could someone with a greater intelect than mine (i.e. just about anyone) please take a look at game 798669 and tell me why it ended in stalemate.

As far as I can tell, I would have got checkmate in the next 4-5 moves.

Many thanks. Martin.

SirLoseALot

Shut Gorohoviy!

Joined: 19 May 03
Moves: 14164

21 Dec 04

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Originally posted by martin williams
Could someone with a greater intelect than mine (i.e. just about anyone) please take a look at game 798669 and tell me why it ended in stalemate.

As far as I can tell, I would have got checkmate in the next 4-5 moves.

Many thanks. Martin.

Because it's black to move,he is not in check,and has no legal moves = stalemate

Jusuh

back in business

Joined: 25 Aug 04
Moves: 1264

21 Dec 04

You played dubious Kf6...and causing stalemate position. Care is needed when opponent has only king left.

martin williams

Joined: 27 Feb 04
Moves: 94058

22 Dec 04

Ah I see.
By trying to trap him, I left no option for a legal move.
I'll remember that in future.
Many thanks guys.

Svin1

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Internet

Joined: 01 Apr 04
Moves: 16106

22 Dec 04

Also, you missed a mate: 49.Qg6# 🙂

martin williams

Joined: 27 Feb 04
Moves: 94058

22 Dec 04

Originally posted by Svin1
Also, you missed a mate: 49.Qg6# 🙂

That doesn't surprise me one bit.
:o(

Shanshu311

Vox Populi

38.9265 N, 94.6372 W

Joined: 08 Sep 04
Moves: 50349

22 Dec 04

Originally posted by Svin1
Also, you missed a mate: 49.Qg6# 🙂

Arrrgh!

I HATE it when that happens! Especially if you end up losing the match, and knowing that you COULD have won, if you had just SEEN the mate move...frustrating.

martin williams

Joined: 27 Feb 04
Moves: 94058

23 Dec 04

The story of my life 😕