How many checkmates are possible ? - Chess Forums

andy_cold

Mar 11, 2021

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#1

How many checkmates are there in M1

llama47

Mar 11, 2021

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#2

Only... 6 I think?

Usually these are a lot more annoying to count, but this one seems straightforward.

Meny98

Mar 11, 2021

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#3

I count 7 ;)

llama47

Mar 11, 2021

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#4

Meny98 wrote:

I count 7 ;)

Rc5 isn't mate though.

Mar 11, 2021

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#5

I counted 6

Mar 11, 2021

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#6

6

LaxmiB52

Mar 11, 2021

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#7

I am assuming we are only allowed to checkmate in one move.

Qf8, Qg8, Qe8, Qd7, Qd6, Qc7

It looks like Qf5 works, but black can take the queen with the pawn.

andy_cold

Mar 11, 2021

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#8

I also counted 6.. all with queens only