39 Moves without a capture!

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Sangwin

Jan 10, 2014

thought i'd share this interesting game I came accross where after 39 moves no exchange was made!!

Feel free to share other Theoretical Novelties or games of your own with those odd symmetrical variations or elegant mates that make this the game we all love to play.

MrEdCollins

Jan 10, 2014

Not bad. In my last OTB tournament, one of my games went 23 moves without a capture, and I thought that was quite a bit. I'm sure I've never played a game that went 39 such moves.

Sangwin

Jan 10, 2014

MrEdCollins wrote:

Not bad. In my last OTB tournament, one of my games went 23 moves without a capture, and I thought that was quite a bit. I'm sure I've never played a game that went 39 such moves.

likely not, this is the guiness world record for amount of moves without a capture :)

BooLTonian

Jan 10, 2014

So... I can just play a game, and make no captures for 40 moves, and I will be in the guiness book of world records?

Chessman265

Jan 10, 2014

Not only is this amazing for the amount of moves without a capture, but it is also amazing from the sacrifices! Recomend it for TT!

Ballofwhacks

Jan 10, 2014

Whoa...

Zuzwang, mannn... xD

Sangwin

Jan 10, 2014

BooLTonian wrote:

So... I can just play a game, and make no captures for 40 moves, and I will be in the guiness book of world records?

As long as you make moves that likewise cause your opponent to refrain from capturing, and are in USCF or FIDE regulated match and contact Guiness; Yes! Sure can

Strongbeer

Jan 12, 2014

cool game!

johncre752

May 22, 2023

I've been looking for a sample game to put up in a video game household w/ a functional chess board, & this helps keep a developed look while keeping all pieces on the board up to move 40. Thanks for the insight!