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Situation in chess without a legal move
Example of stalemate Stalemate is a situation in chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal move. Stalemate results
Stalemate
American western film
The Stalemate is an upcoming American comedy western film written and directed by Nicholas Arioli. It is starring Ben Foster, Fiona Shaw and Manny Jacinto
The_Stalemate
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up stalemate in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A stalemate in chess occurs when the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no
Stalemate_(disambiguation)
2009 single by Ben's Brother featuring Anastacia
"Stalemate" is a song by the English band Ben's Brother from their second studio album, Battling Giants (2009). Released as the album's third single on
Stalemate_(song)
World War II battle in the Pacific theater
The Battle of Peleliu, codenamed Operation Stalemate II by the US military, was fought between the United States and Japan during the Mariana and Palau
Battle_of_Peleliu
WWI British-Turkish military standoff (1917)
The Stalemate in Southern Palestine was a six-month standoff between the British Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) and the Ottoman Army in World War
Stalemate in Southern Palestine
Stalemate_in_Southern_Palestine
1994 EP by SMP
Stalemate is the debut EP of SMP, self-released in 1994. The album was remastered by Chris Demarcus and re-released in 2016. The titletrack was provided
Stalemate_(EP)
1977 studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Afrika Seventi
Stalemate is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian
Stalemate_(Fela_Kuti_album)
1592–1598 Japanese invasions of Korea
withdrawal of Japanese forces from the Korean Peninsula after a military stalemate in Korea's southern provinces. The invasions were launched by Toyotomi
Imjin_War
Emperor of the French (1804–1814; 1815)
against the advancing Russian armies through Poland and fought a bloody stalemate at the Battle of Eylau in February 1807. After a period of rest and consolidation
Napoleon
Country in West Asia
poison" and accepted a truce mediated by the UN. The war, which ended in a stalemate in 1988, killed approximately 500,000 people. During the war, Saddam extensively
Iran
Ending goal in chess
checkmated. If a player is not in check but has no legal moves, then it is stalemate, and the game immediately ends in a draw. A checkmating move is recorded
Checkmate
Chess variant: goal is to lose pieces
variants. The objective of each player is to lose all of their pieces or be stalemated. Players must make a capturing move if they are able to. In some variations
Losing_chess
Global conflict from 1914 to 1918
including those at Verdun, the Somme, and Passchendaele, failed to break the stalemate on the Western Front. In April 1917, the United States joined the Allies
World_War_I
Political stalemate
In politics, gridlock or deadlock or political stalemate is a situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people. A
Gridlock_(politics)
1995 studio album by SMP
Stalemate is the debut studio album of SMP, released in May 1995 by Re-Constriction Records. John Bush of allmusic gave the Stalemate two and a half out
Stalemate_(SMP_album)
Chess opening
doping Check Checkmate Draw by agreement Fifty-move rule Perpetual check Stalemate Threefold repetition En passant Pawn promotion Time control Fast chess
King's_Indian_Attack
1997 studio album by Limp Bizkit
band's demo, which consisted of the songs "Pollution", "Counterfeit" and "Stalemate". Robinson finally listened to the tape after it was praised by Robinson's
Three_Dollar_Bill,_Y'all
Conflict between groups of ants
involve entire colonies, sometimes allied with each other, and can end in a stalemate, the complete destruction of one of the belligerents, the migration of
War_in_ants
2021 book by M. E. Sarotte
Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of Post–Cold War Stalemate is a 2021 book by M. E. Sarotte about the tensions between NATO, including the
Not_One_Inch
Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945
Party's opponents to build a majority government. Because of the political stalemate, he asked Hindenburg to again dissolve the Reichstag, and elections were
Adolf_Hitler
Country in North Africa
interventions and peace conferences ultimately leading to a prolonged stalemate. In May 1967, tensions with Israel escalated after warnings from the Soviet
Egypt
Country in Southeastern Europe
Battle of Kosovo. Both sides suffered heavy losses and the battle was a stalemate and it was even reported as a Christian victory at first, but Serbian
Kosovo
President of the United States from 1989 to 1993
1 Billion : Spending: Congress and the White House remain locked in a stalemate over a capital gains tax cut". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original
George_H._W._Bush
Country in West Asia
Star (Lebanon) 11 January 2016 "Will Lebanon's new electoral law end the stalemate?". Al Jazeera. 15 June 2017. Archived from the original on 3 September
Lebanon
1947–1948 war between India and Pakistan
effective 1 January 1949. Numerous analysts state that the war ended in a stalemate, with neither side obtaining a clear victory. Others, however, state that
India–Pakistan war of 1947–1948
India–Pakistan_war_of_1947–1948
Campaign in ongoing war since 2014
Dan (20 March 2022). "Russia's war for Ukraine could be headed toward stalemate". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 2269358. Archived from the
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine
War between Rome and Macedonia, 214–205 BC
Carthage. There were no decisive engagements, and the war ended in a stalemate. During the war, Macedon attempted to gain control over parts of Illyria
First_Macedonian_War
1950–1953 conflict on the Korean Peninsula
time to reach a point of theoretical stalemate." No one in Washington disputed MacArthur's prediction that a stalemate would develop. But a victory, because
Korean_War
Country in South America
the lost territory in Venezuela and New Granada. As the war reached a stalemate on 1817, Bolívar reestablished the Third Republic of Venezuela on the
Venezuela
2006 Italian association football scandal
convicted]. La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 13 May 2022. "Stalemate sees Juventus become first team in Serie A history to win four doubles
Calciopoli
result of civil war or internal conflict, result unknown, mixed results, stalemate, ceasefire or indecisive) Ongoing conflict List of conflicts involving
List of wars involving Albania
List_of_wars_involving_Albania
Reality competition series
episode 10 nominations ended in a stalemate when all four teams agreed to stalemate the vote. Therefore, the "stalemate rule" was invoked where winners
The Challenge: World Championship
The_Challenge:_World_Championship
President of the United States from 1974 to 1977
policies while also stating the possibility of Reagan being met with a stalemate by Congress if not willing to compromise while in Washington. Ford founded
Gerald_Ford
Indian actress
the film industry. She also acted in Srikanth Iyengar's English film Stalemate and played the role of an assistant surgeon. She made her debut in Tamil
Soumya_Bollapragada
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
"preeminent voice in the Politburo", sought to placate critics of the stalemate by achieving a decisive victory. He reasoned this could be achieved through
Vietnam_War
Day of the year
later also known as the Met, is founded. 1848 – The Battle of Pákozd is a stalemate between Hungarian and Croatian forces and is the first battle of the Hungarian
September_29
American politician and attorney (born 1942)
2020). "Senate Republicans fail to advance coronavirus stimulus bill as stalemate drags on". MSNBC. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved
Mitch_McConnell
16th-century movement in Western Christianity
The Reformation, also known as the Protestant Reformation or the European Reformation, was a major theological movement in Western Christianity in 16th-century
Reformation
American football player (born 1997)
in meeting my value" during negotiations for a long-term contract. The stalemate ended on April 27, when Jackson signed a five-year contract worth $260
Lamar_Jackson
Hyder Ali and then Tipu Sultan. Defeats in the First Anglo-Mysore War and stalemate in the Second were followed by victories in the Third and the Fourth.
British_Empire
President of Syria from 2000 to 2024
Assad's forces had retaken half of rebel-held Aleppo, ending a 6-year stalemate in the city. On 15 December, as it was reported government forces were
Bashar_al-Assad
Global conflict from 1939 to 1945
offensives by both sides, by 1940 the war between China and Japan was at a stalemate. To increase pressure on China by blocking supply routes, and to better
World_War_II
Result of a chess game ending in a tie
neither player wins. Draws are codified by various rules of chess including stalemate (when the player to move is not in check but has no legal move), threefold
Draw_(chess)
1944 World War II military operation
bridgehead north of the Rhine". D'Este argued that this resulted in a stalemate through winter, which saw lengthy attritional battles that obtained little
Operation_Market_Garden
the Republic of Uzbekistan and its predecessors. Victory Defeat Stalemate Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Russian conquest of Central Asia Bukharan
List of wars involving Uzbekistan
List_of_wars_involving_Uzbekistan
American business magnate (1863–1947)
agreement with the unions because the violence, work disruptions, and bitter stalemates could not go on forever. But Ford, who still had the final veto in the
Henry_Ford
President of the United States from 1963 to 1969
which was being commonly described in the news media and elsewhere as a "stalemate." In January and February, probes were made to assess North Vietnamese's
Lyndon_B._Johnson
2011–2024 armed conflict in Syria
government and rebel forces mostly subsided and the war effectively became a stalemate, although sporadic clashes and minor skirmishes between opposing factions
Syrian_civil_war
Burmese politician (born 1945)
(20 April 2012). "Suu Kyi Myanmar parliament debut in doubt over oath stalemate". Reuters. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April
Aung_San_Suu_Kyi
King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649
Charles's dealings with the English Parliament in April quickly reached stalemate. The earls of Northumberland and Strafford attempted to broker a compromise
Charles_I_of_England
U.S. state
Bibcode:2014Ene....73..875J. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2014.06.099. "How a nuclear stalemate left radioactive waste stranded on a California beach". The Verge. August
California
Ethiopian invasion of Somalia
the main assault. However, the conflict soon devolved into a military stalemate around the border towns of Galdogob and Balanbale. By late 1982, Ethiopian
1982 Ethiopian–Somali Border War
1982_Ethiopian–Somali_Border_War
Political and socioeconomic ideology
United Nations forces in the Korean War. While the war ended in a military stalemate, it gave Mao the opportunity to identify and purge elements in China that
Communism
Shia Imam (632–661) and Rashidun caliph (656–661)
Mu'awiya, the Umayyad governor of Syria, whose forces fought Ali's army to a stalemate at the Battle of Siffin in 657, followed by an inconclusive arbitration
Ali
American actor (born 1973)
Wesley In/Significant Others Bruce Snow Vault of Darkness Marcus 2010 StaleMate Rich The Trial Harry O'Ryan 2011 Red Dirt Rising Bill Blair The Key Man
Burgess_Jenkins
Complex of buildings in New York City
1961, negotiations with outgoing New Jersey Governor Meyner reached a stalemate. At the time, ridership on New Jersey's H&M Railroad had declined substantially—from
World Trade Center (1973–2001)
World_Trade_Center_(1973–2001)
Japanese Samurai, Daimyo and Military ruler of Japan from 1603 to 1605
Komaki and Nagakute in April, the front line in northern Owari reached a stalemate. At this time, Kanie Castle was located about three miles between Ieyasu's
Tokugawa_Ieyasu
Carthaginian general and statesman (247–183/181 BC)
as allies defected to him. The war in Italy settled into a strategic stalemate. The Romans used the attritional strategy that Fabius had taught them
Hannibal
Cradle of civilization in North Africa
Hittites in the Battle of Kadesh (in modern Syria) and, after fighting to a stalemate, finally agreed to the first recorded peace treaty, around 1258 BC. Egypt's
Ancient_Egypt
1940–1941 conflict
Greeks had deployed the vast majority of their men into a mutually costly stalemate with the Italians on the Albanian front, leaving the fortified Metaxas
Greco-Italian_War
1807–1814 war against Napoleon in Iberia
Lisbon Madrid Valencia Bailén Tudela Corunna Talavera Cádiz Albuera Ciudad Rodrigo Salamanca Burgos Tordesillas Vitoria Toulouse The Peninsular War (1808–1814)
Peninsular_War
Ongoing conflict since 2014
The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian_war
King of England from 1216 to 1272
who claimed the English throne for himself. The war soon settled into a stalemate, with neither side able to claim victory. The king became ill and died
Henry_III_of_England
military offensive across southern Yemen, breaking years of military stalemate in the conflict. The operation began in the Hadhramaut Governorate, which
2025–2026 southern Yemen campaign
2025–2026_southern_Yemen_campaign
Era of US history from the 1870s to the late 1890s
in the advantage of either party, and Congress was marked by political stalemate. With support from Union veterans, businessmen, professionals, craftsmen
Gilded_Age
Founding of the United States
British retreated to New York City. The northern war subsequently became a stalemate, as the focus of attention shifted to the smaller southern theater. The
American_Revolution
Disputed territory in north-western Africa
were slightly on the SADR side". By 2001, the process had effectively stalemated and the UN Secretary-General asked the parties for the first time to explore
Western_Sahara
1962 confrontation between the US and USSR
ahead.[citation needed] At this point the crisis appeared to be at a stalemate. The Soviets had shown no indication that they would back down and had
Cuban_Missile_Crisis
Colonial empire between 1492 and 1976
Spanish). BBC News Mundo. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2025. "Victory, Stalemate and Defeat During the Spanish Caribbean Insurgencies of 1868–1878" (PDF)
Spanish_Empire
Chess rule
piece. Underpromotion might be done for various reasons, such as to avoid stalemate or for tactical reasons related to the knight's unique movement pattern
Promotion_(chess)
Men's association football team
the second goal was scored by fellow striker Kazi Salahuddin. After the stalemate, the game went to penalties, where Bangladesh lost 6–5. On 13 August 1973
Bangladesh national football team
Bangladesh_national_football_team
1967 short story by Harlan Ellison
the rest of his eternal existence with AM; unable to end the infinite stalemate between the supercomputer and himself. The story ends as an anguished
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
I_Have_No_Mouth,_and_I_Must_Scream
Historical region of Western United States, c. 1607–1912
the Alamo! Remember Goliad". The U.S. Congress declined to annex Texas, stalemated by contentious arguments over slavery and regional power. Thus, the Republic
American_frontier
Chemical herbicide and defoliant
environmental remediation of dioxin. A breakthrough in the diplomatic stalemate on this issue occurred as a result of United States President George W
Agent_Orange
Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021
eventually withdrew from negotiations with the CDU/CSU, leading to a stalemate. The German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier subsequently appealed successfully
Angela_Merkel
Leader of North Vietnam from 1945 to 1969
high-profile conference, where they concluded that the war had fallen into a stalemate. The American military presence forced the PAVN to expend the majority
Ho_Chi_Minh
Founder of the Ayyubid dynasty (c. 1137 – 1193)
siege to the heavily fortified city. After several minor skirmishes and a stalemate in the siege that was initiated by the caliph, Saladin intended to find
Saladin
In 1621
Saint-Martin-de-Ré in October 1622. As the conflict lengthened into a stalemate, however, the King and the Huguenots agreed to the 1622 Treaty of Montpellier
Blockade_of_La_Rochelle
1438–1533 empire in South America
imposing imperial rule. Silva does accept that the battle of the Maule was a stalemate, but argues the Incas lacked the incentives for conquest they had when
Inca_Empire
Chhatrapati of the Marathas from 1674 to 1680
colleagues pressed him to surrender. The two forces found themselves at a stalemate, with Shivaji unable to break the siege, while Afzal Khan, having a powerful
Shivaji
American baseball player (born 1995)
Castillo, Jorge (January 22, 2026). "Sources: Yankees, Cody Bellinger end stalemate with 5-year deal". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 24, 2026. McKnight, Michael
Cody_Bellinger
Method to convey chess moves
written whether the draw was decided by mutual agreement, repetition, stalemate, 50-move rule or dead position. Sometimes direct information is given
Algebraic_notation_(chess)
1977–1992 civil war in southeast Africa
The Mozambican Civil War (Portuguese: Guerra Civil Moçambicana) was a civil war fought in Mozambique from 1977 to 1992 due to a combination of local strife
Mozambican_Civil_War
Science fiction television series (1997–2007)
for Anubis's original ascension. When she engages Anubis in an eternal stalemated battle on the Ascended plane to prevent his acting on the mortal plane
Stargate_SG-1
Extinct nomadic people in Eurasia (4th–6th centuries)
439, barely winning at the Battle of the Utus in 447, likely losing or stalemating at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451, and losing at the Battle
Huns
King of France from 1589 to 1610
refused to accept a Protestant monarch. After four years of military stalemate, Henry converted to Catholicism, reportedly saying that "Paris is well
Henry_IV_of_France
Pharaoh of Egypt from 1279 to 1213 BC
victories, excluding the Battle of Kadesh, which is generally considered a stalemate. His 66-year rule was also the longest recorded reign of any pharaoh (and
Ramesses_II
Third season of the United Football League
consistently having attendance among the UFL's worst. In Birmingham, a continued stalemate between the city and Repole over the suitability of Protective Stadium
2027_UFL_season
Prime Minister of Japan (2006–2007; 2012–2020)
on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2014. "Australia has been in a stalemate with China, but that could be about to change". Australian Broadcasting
Shinzo_Abe
Major League Baseball franchise
entering into talks with other communities, resulting in a protracted stalemate. Foster was replaced by Mayor Rick Kriseman in 2013. In October 2014,
Tampa_Bay_Rays
King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786
its defeats by Britain, Frederick was able to fight the Austrians to a stalemate. While the ensuing Treaty of Hubertusburg returned the European borders
Frederick_the_Great
Battle where the Qin state decisively defeated the Zhao state
State of Zhao (northwest of present-day Gaoping). After a bitter two-year stalemate stretching 262 to 260 BC, the battle ended in a decisive victory for Qin
Battle_of_Changping
Rebellion in the Russian Empire
University. p. 85. The wars between Russians and Bashkirs by 1711 ended in a stalemate. Neither party could continue to fight, so they reached a compromise.
Bashkir rebellion of 1704–1711
Bashkir_rebellion_of_1704–1711
War between the Sasanian Empire of Persia and the Eastern Roman Empire
The Byzantine–Sasanian War of 572–591 was a war fought between the Sasanian Empire of Persia and the Byzantine Empire. It was triggered by pro-Byzantine
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 572–591
Byzantine–Sasanian_War_of_572–591
Form of communism
magnitude of the infantry warfare reached operational and geographic stalemate (July 1951 – July 1953). Afterwards, the shooting war was ended with the
Marxism–Leninism
Leader of North Korea from 1948 to 1994
by the United Nations led by the United States. Following the military stalemate in the Korean War, a ceasefire was signed in 1953. Under Kim's leadership
Kim_Il_Sung
Proposed association in Kosovo
The Community of Serb Municipalities (Serbian: Заједница српских општина, ЗСО, romanized: Zajednica srpskih opština, ZSO; Albanian: Asociacioni i Komunave
Community of Serb Municipalities
Community_of_Serb_Municipalities
Part of the War of the Second Coalition (1800)
War of the Second Coalition: Italy 50km 31miles 12 Marengo 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Verona The Battle of Marengo was fought on 14 June 1800 between
Battle_of_Marengo
Type of confrontation
blackmailer, to global confrontations. The Mexican standoff as an armed stalemate is a recurring cinematic trope. Sources claim the reference is to the
Mexican_standoff
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