stalemate Synonym

deadlock - impasse - standstill - gridlock - standoff - dead end - halt - draw - tie - stand-off - logjam - bottleneck - cessation - pause - stoppage - hiatus - suspension - checkmate - equilibrium - balance

A stalemate in chess is a situation in which one player is not in check but has no legal move. This situation results in a draw. It is an important concept in chess as it signifies a game that neither side wins nor loses, often emerging in endgame scenarios.