Saturday, April 11, 2009

Stalemate

Stalemate, but in Chinese Chess, its a lose for the person who cannot make a move (and of course a win for the opponent). I personally consider this the most stylish way to checkmate an opponent. Consider this case.

##RCKRCC#
####R####
###AMA##M
####C##P#
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###P#####
#R#######
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##N#AK###
#NNANPPPP

As usual, its red's turn. And red feels evil. Red plays the following moves:

1. R8+1 P4+1
2. R8-1 P4+1
3. R8-1 P4+1
4. *random rook move* P4+1
5 *another random rook move* No available moves left.

Note: if on move 4 black had played P4m5, then K6m5 (checkmate). But that isnt good. Because Black loses an unnessary pawn. Well this shows its possible to stalemate with all pieces intact. Have a nice day!

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