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Date: 08 Jun 2006 23:44:08
From: vj
Subject: Is it a win (or a draw)?
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Hi all Chess experts,
I love playing chess, but not an expert of rules. I need your comments
on one of the situations which arose in a game when I was playing with
my opponent, and I am not sure whether it is a win or a drawn game
(kindly excuse me if I am not using the correct technical words).
My oppenent was put in a situation where he was left only with the King
on the board. The King was so surrounded by my team that wherever the
King moves, it finds a check. However, at the present position of the
King, there is no check. And it is now the opponent's turn to make a
move.
Would I be considered a winner ?
Thanks
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Date: 09 Jun 2006 05:12:27
From:
Subject: Re: Is it a win (or a draw)?
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vj wrote:
> Hi all Chess experts,
>
> I love playing chess, but not an expert of rules. I need your comments
> on one of the situations which arose in a game when I was playing with
> my opponent, and I am not sure whether it is a win or a drawn game
> (kindly excuse me if I am not using the correct technical words).
>
> My oppenent was put in a situation where he was left only with the King
> on the board. The King was so surrounded by my team that wherever the
> King moves, it finds a check. However, at the present position of the
> King, there is no check. And it is now the opponent's turn to make a
> move.
>
> Would I be considered a winner ?
>
> Thanks
likeforests is correct (it is a draw). This is why beginners (and even
intermediate) players should always play games to the end. Even if you
are losing, your opponent might get careless and you can get a draw by
stalemate. The opposite is also true, as you found out: just because
you have overwelming force does not mean the game is already won!
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Date: 08 Jun 2006 23:50:24
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Is it a win (or a draw)?
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vj wrote:
> My oppenent was put in a situation where he was left only with the King
> on the board. The King was so surrounded by my team that wherever the
> King moves, it finds a check. However, at the present position of the
> King, there is no check. And it is now the opponent's turn to make a
> move.
> Would I be considered a winner ?
If it's his turn to move, his king is not in check, and any move would
put his king into check--it's a draw. Specifically, this draw is called
a stalemate. For beginners this is a common problem... practice winning
with King + Queen vs King and King + Rook vs King and you'll have an
easy time finishing him off next time. You might also look into the
moves called "Castling" and "En Passant" as they'll give you advantages.
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