Stalemate is a situation in the game of chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal move. The rules of chess provide that when stalemate occurs, the game ends as a draw (i.e. having no winner). During the endgame, stalemate is a resource that can enable the player with the inferior position to draw the game rather than lose. In more complicated positions, stalemate is much rarer, usually taking the form of a swindle that succeeds only if the superior side is inattentive. Stalemate is also a common theme in endgame studies and other chess problems.
The outcome of a stalemate was standardized as a draw in the 19th century. Before this standardization, its treatment varied widely, including being deemed a win for the stalemating player, a half-win for that player, or a loss for that player; not being permitted; and resulting in the stalemated player missing a turn. Some regional chess variants have not allowed a player to play a stalemating move. In different versions of losing chess, another chess variant, stalemate may or may not be treated as a draw.
Stalemate is an album by NigerianAfrobeat composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian Decca label.
Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "the subject matter is more social than political in content. In keeping with tradition, the album Stalemate consist of two extended pieces -- one per side. The title track has a mid-tempo trance groove that bends and yields to Kuti's call and response with Africa '70".
Track listing
All compositions by Fela Kuti
"Stalemate" - 12:54
"Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" - 15:45
"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 October 26, 2009, the album version of the song features Joss Stone, while the single version features Anastacia. "Stalemate" had its official premiere on BBC Radio 2 on 21 September 2009.
Song information
The original version of the song, included on Battling Giants, was a collaboration between Ben's Brother and English soul singer-songwriter Joss Stone. This version can also be found on Stone's fourth studio album, Colour Me Free!. However, for the single release, American pop singer–songwriter Anastacia replaced her as EMI did not allow Stone's vocals to be featured on the single. Though EMI/Virgin later released a greatest hits compilation album in 2011 titled The Best of Joss Stone 2003-2009 which included the original version of the song. Anastacia said about the song: "I loved the song from the moment I heard it, and i was thrilled to be asked to add my vocals to it. It's been an amazing opportunity to work with the band. In an interview, Anastacia announced plans to include the version of "Stalemate" with her vocals on her upcoming fifth studio album, meaning chronologically, it will be the first single from it. Jamie Hartman spoke about working with Anastacia: "Anastacia is an amazing singer and a great performer—it was a total pleasure working with her and I'm looking forward to performing with her live!" Ben's Brother and Anastacia performed the song together on This Morning on 29 October 2009, and at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on 2 November 2009. A French-language version of the track was also recorded, also featuring Anastacia, entitled "L"Impasse".
Perpetual motion is something you have yet to achieve. Your peers would think they deceive. In mindset of what you could accomplish, the luster of hope is a far wish. For what we could grab, brought down by grace, everything now in the wrong place. Ignorance, selfishness, jealousy but who engulfed this stupidity. When your ears can hear and you eyes can see What you did to my joy is nothing short of rape, perpetual motion of stalemate Then I see you in your extremities What you did to my joy is nothing short of rape, perpetual motion of stalemate Perceive to yourself all must be true. Allow no one against to influence you. A shell without joy remains a shell. When will be the time when your love will prevail. Rise up and resurrect the dream, as simple as can be but still they scheme to fill your world with the discontent, time to relent wasted time spent. Now's the time to rise up (4x) Be what you want to be, break the powerless authority in my seniority, for what I say to you to thy self be true, time to break through. In this sickness for what you call a paradigm, within your own self but what you can't find. All the things you've done to my joy is nothing short of rape. A perpetual stalemate.
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Rutland Herald
14 Nov 2024
Rutland Herald
14 Nov 2024