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Was trying to checkmate in the middle of the board but had my queen too close.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In these situations I just keep checking, and making sure every move is a check to avoid stalemate. Mate in 1 or Mate in 49 I don't care I just want the win.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I could've brought the king to one of the sides but I saw an opportunity to checkmate in the middle of the board and got too greedy.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Sorry chess noob here. How is this not mate?

[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The king is not in check, but he can not move either.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago
[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Not threatened in check by any piece but can't make a legal move so it's a forced draw

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

It is, just the stale version. Plus what the other comment says.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I recommend you study "Silman's Complete Endgame Course From Beginner to Master"

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Same, I often get too eager to close to close the deal and end up drawing.

[โ€“] [email protected] -3 points 10 months ago

Haha, you said pee-tard.