Dec 21, 2025
Author's Commentary #660:
Time to talk about Chapter 660: Double stalemate.
As promised, here's the full game from the puzzle. As stated in the previous chapter, this fastest possible way to achieve a double stalemate was published in 2007 by Italian chess composer, Enzo Minerva. The beauty of this is that both White and Black have no legal moves, hence the double stalemate. Obviously, it's not something you'd expect to see in ordinary play unless of course the players just happen to be that oblivious.
One fun fact I want to touch on for this chapter is Hanukkah. This chapter was uploaded on the 7th day/8th night of Hanukkah in 2025, but remember, in the story, it's currently December of 2024. That year, Hanukkah began the night of Christmas Day.
Speaking of Christmas, I think I might be able to line up a certain chapter to release on it. As for what that is, just remember what this arc is about.
That's all for this commentary. I hope you enjoyed it.