A Chess game may end with a drawn result from six possible scenarios.
Insufficient Material. The following combinations can never deliver checkmate (assuming no pawns) against a lone King: 1) lone King, 2) King and one Knight, 3) King and one Bishop. A player must claim the draw, otherwise play continues (either player may still lose on time).
Draw by Repetition. If the same position occurs 3 times (not necessarily on consecutive moves) with the same player to move, either player may point this out and claim a draw. If neither player claims the draw, play continues (either player may still lose on time).
Stalemate. If a player has no legal moves on his/her turn, but is not in check, the game is over and the result is a draw.
Fifty-Move Rule. If either player makes 50 consecutive moves without moving a pawn or making a capture (irreversible moves), either player may claim a draw. If neither player claims the draw, play continues (either player may still lose on time).
Draw by Agreement. Players may offer a draw at any time during a game, but preferably immediately after making a move. If the opponent wants to accept the draw offer, he/she must do so before making a move, otherwise the draw offer expires. Draw offers may be repeated.
Both Flags Down. If neither player has time left on the clock, either player may claim a draw (unless one of the players has already been checkmated or resigned). If neither player notices, the TD may point out the draw so that the next round does not start late.
David Hooper has written: 'A pocket guide to chess endgames' -- subject(s): Chess, End games, Collections of games 'Practical chess endgames' -- subject(s): Chess, End games 'Play for mate' -- subject(s): Checkmate (Chess), Collections of games, Chess
A game of chess can end in a draw by stalemate when one player has no legal moves left and their king is not in check. This results in a stalemate, where the game is considered a draw because the player whose turn it is cannot make a legal move.
Peter Griffiths has written: 'Better chess for club players' -- subject(s): Collections of games, Chess 'Exploring the endgame' -- subject(s): Chess, End games, Chess problems
Yes, it is true that in chess, when played perfectly by both players, the game will always end in a draw due to the limited number of possible moves and outcomes.
Their are 4 ways to end a chess game Resignation-The player suddenly notices he is going to lose and gives up Draw-The players agree to a draw, a tie Stalemate-The King cannot move anywhere but is not in check Checkmate-........Checkmate!!!
Adolivio Capece has written: 'Imparo gli scacchi' -- subject(s): Chess 'Finali di pedone' -- subject(s): Chess, End games, Pawn (Chess)
The opponent can resign if he thinks his situation is unwinnable, though technically that's just ending the game early before an impending checkmate.
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Stalemate is when a player has no legal moves but is not in check thus he can't move anything. There is no skipping turns in chess so a stalemate is used to end the game as a draw if that situation arises.