submitted 11 months ago by 50_centavos@lemmy.world to c/chess@lemmy.ml

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

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[-] pseudonym 4 points 11 months ago

Sorry chess noob here. How is this not mate?

[-] Chestrade@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

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

[-] pseudonym 3 points 11 months ago

Thank you!

[-] Lemminnewbie2@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

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

[-] 50_centavos@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

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

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