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why do I get stalemates when I can when or when my opponent is in checkmate?

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big_black_clarinet-123

this has happened a lot does anyone know why?

Martin_Stahl
big_black_clarinet-123 wrote:

this has happened a lot does anyone know why?

Stalemate is when it's on player's turn and they have no legal moves and they are not in check.

If you have a lot more material than your opponent you either need to make a move that checks your opponent or one that guarantees them at least one legal move.