> Stalemates do little to enhance fundamental strategy
This is questionable, especially at high level. Without stalemate, the “King + pawn vs King” endgame would always be won for the strongest part, which would considerably change the treatment of endgames.
This is questionable, especially at high level. Without stalemate, the “King + pawn vs King” endgame would always be won for the strongest part, which would considerably change the treatment of endgames.