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that position is about equal I would say AND LEGAL
Jan 9, 2018
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#63
EndgameStudy wrote:
Would white win?
That's a single bishop hole where the Black king can reach the wrong corner. I'd say no.
Jan 9, 2018
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#64
EndgameStudy wrote:
that position is about equal I would say AND LEGAL
That touch screen again?
Jan 9, 2018
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#65
EndgameStudy wrote:
What about a position where every square is occupied?
Obviously it depends on the pieces occupying the squares.
If you're talking about filling in the missing squares in the position I posted then it again depends on the pieces.
If the knight I accidentally missed out on e7 were inserted then I think any piece of either colour other than a king could be placed on f2 and the result would still be a draw with either side to move. The FIDE laws are ambiguous about checkmate when a player has multiple kings.
On the other hand if both empty squares were filled by white queens the position would be drawn with White to move but lost with Black to move and if both were filled by black queens it would be a win for Black to play and (I think) a draw with White to play.
white can win that, right?
Jan 9, 2018
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#68
How? Assume I play Kg7-h8 (taking as necessary) until you attack the square I'm going to and post your position at that point. So long as I continue to play Kg7-h8 you can arrange your pieces pretty much how youl'd like them.
ur right, I analyzed it, there's not enough room to do anything
Have stockfish or komodo play this out...
Jan 15, 2018
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#72
EndgameStudier wrote:
I wonder what the minimum number of holes is to be able to force mate, and what if there are 2 knights with 1 hole?
@EndgameStudier: You might like to try this puzzle:
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/white-to-play-and-mate-in-24
The minimum number of holes is 1. There are won positions with 2 knights and 1 hole.
So Clearly 1st place goes to RALRAL3333
But I will award 2nd place too farmer
and 3rd to MARattigan (for his immense activity and feedback)
Now I will add a new rule, position can't be draws
Come up with the most interesting Custom Position that is playable for both sides (that means it should be around +.50 to-.50 it could go up a couple .01s). Plus it can't be a new variant and only 1 king per side. And it can't be a draw.
1st-3rd place: x3
trophies
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Mar 13, 2018
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#76
How about this? All of the bishops are aiming at each other only blocked by knights, there are queens but it will take a few moves to get in play, and the three pawns on each side are passed pawns
Mar 13, 2018
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#77
it is a bit too good for white though but I think it is still playable for black
ok yeah, interesting