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[–] aleq@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Is this some special rule? Looks like check mate to me?

[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 50 points 2 months ago

It's a stalemate

[–] PDFuego@lemmy.world 27 points 2 months ago

It's only checkmate if he's currently in check and has no legal moves afaik.

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The queen can't take the king from that position, so he's not in check, so it's not check mate.