Round table

But this isn't written anywhere. What is the basis for this opinion? If it's not stated in the rules, then any side can create a stalemate situation, logically. Because the rules need to be amended, as the opposite is not stated in them.

A stalemate is, after all, a chess term that has spread to other areas of activity. It's obvious, if you're familiar with chess: the attacking side plays to win, having a material advantage, therefore the opposing side – the defending side – makes a counter-play with tactical maneuvers, leading to a stalemate. Look at the situation of a queen against a powerful rook:) And it is the defending side that leads the game to a stalemate, because what is the point of the winning side striving for a draw.