Stalemating: meaning, definitions and examples
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stalemating
[ ˈsteɪlmɛɪtɪŋ ]
chess situation
Stalemating occurs in chess when a player has no legal moves left and their king is not in check. This results in a draw, meaning neither player wins the game. It can happen when a player's pieces are limited in movement but their king is safe from threat. Stalemating can also refer to a situation in negotiations or discussions where progress has come to a standstill and neither party can make a useful move.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The game ended in a stalemate after hours of strategizing.
- He was left with no moves, leading to a stalemate on the board.
- The negotiations reached a stalemating point, leaving both sides unsatisfied.
Translations
Translations of the word "stalemating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empatar
🇮🇳 अटकी हुई स्थिति
🇩🇪 Patt
🇮🇩 seret
🇺🇦 в патовій ситуації
🇵🇱 remis
🇯🇵 引き分け
🇫🇷 match nul
🇪🇸 empate
🇹🇷 beraberlik
🇰🇷 무승부
🇸🇦 تعادل
🇨🇿 remíza
🇸🇰 remíza
🇨🇳 平局
🇸🇮 neodločno
🇮🇸 jafn
🇰🇿 тең ойын
🇬🇪 გათანაბრება
🇦🇿 bərabərlik
🇲🇽 empate
Etymology
The term 'stalemate' originates from the Middle English word 'stalemate,' derived from the Old French term 'estalmé,' which meant 'to be stuck.' The term combines 'stal,' meaning 'to halt or stop,' and 'mate,' which in chess refers to the position of the king. Stalemate as a chess term has been in use since the 16th century, illustrating the game's intricate strategies and outcomes. Over time, it has expanded beyond the chessboard to denote any situation where no progress can be made, emphasizing the broader implications of deadlock in various fields such as negotiations, politics, and even personal relationships.