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slim-shadyE

Is there no way for black to checkmate white if white helped out a bit? Is there really no position the white pieces to could be at to surround the white king and the black knight to give checkmate?

bigD521

If Black times out White wins, because a pawn is considered sufficient material.

If White times out, it is a draw on this site due to insufficient material.

Edited to add - ~~~Is there no way for black to checkmate white if white helped out a bit? ~~~

Fide/USCF/ChessDotCom all have various rules which are similar but slightly different from each other. On this site it does not matter if it is possible, one must learn and play by the rules as stated wherever you play.

Asnitte

It is possible.

slim-shadyE

Did not know about the rules on insufficient material different sites have. And thank you Asnitte for that

Toldsted
slim-shadyE skrev:

Did not know about the rules on insufficient material different sites have. And thank you Asnitte for that

It is only for practical reasons. Fide etc. have rules that include a third person to judge. Internet sites must have rules a machine can administrate.

Dachesvibe

it is probably draw due to 50 move rule

MariaHNestM
Dachesvibe wrote:

it is probably draw due to 50 move rule

50-move rule is no pawn pushes, captures. White is extremely likely to push a pawn when you have the chance. Also, white can win if she is thoughtful and paying attention to the position.