👉 A "stablemate" is a type of game or competition in which two players are not allowed to make moves that affect each other's scores. Instead, their scores are based on how well they play as individuals, rather than being influenced by past games or opponents. In chess, for example, the position of the king can be considered a stablemate because it is not affected by previous moves made by players and can only be damaged by attacks or captures by other pieces. Similarly, in other forms