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My opponent promoted to a King. Is it mate if a King is pinned to another King? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Simply stack the two kings (after declaring "king me," of course). You may now move the stacked kings in any direction. If a piece, including a queen, attempts to capture the stacked kings, the demotion sound from Super Mario Bros. is played, the top king is removed, and the bottom king may capture the attacking piece.

Therefore, this is not mate.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Also, stacked kings weigh more and can thus squish an opponent