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How does one discern stalemates / draws?

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SeattleLarry

I wish there was a note at the end of each game resuling in stalemate / draw that explains exactly WHY it was a stalemate / draw.

Sometimes I can tell why, other times it is not obvious.

Martin_Stahl
SeattleLarry wrote:

I wish there was a note at the end of each game resuling in stalemate / draw that explains exactly WHY it was a stalemate / draw.

Sometimes I can tell why, other times it is not obvious.

The game result explains the draw reason. However, stalemate is specifically when one player is to move, isn't in check, and has no legal moves available.