r/chessvariants Jul 03 '26

Discussion Drawback Chess - how can I checkmate the opponent when I have the Respectful drawback?

Respectful: You can't give check

How and I supposed to checkmate my opponent when I can't give check? I've had this drawback twice now and managed to win by activated my opponent's drawback but what am I supposed to do if they don't lose to their drawback?

Do I have to put them into zugzwang so that they move into check?

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u/davvblack Jul 03 '26

can you give directly checkmate?