How many can you count?

boymaster · 2010-04-07T20:29:52-07:00

This is the world record for maximum number of possible checkmates in one move. How many can you count? Can you beat the record? Promotions allowed.

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Caliphigia

Aug 5, 2011

#21

boymaster wrote:

47 Positions in which the king is mated= Another record holder, Without the king. suppose the king is in one square EXCEPT b4 and e2 because then it would be illegal.

I suppose you meant e3, not e2, because position of king on e2 would be legal (last move for example Qb7-f3)

boymaster

Aug 6, 2011

#22

Caliphigia wrote:

boymaster wrote:

47 Positions in which the king is mated= Another record holder, Without the king. suppose the king is in one square EXCEPT b4 and e2 because then it would be illegal.

I suppose you meant e3, not e2, because position of king on e2 would be legal (last move for example Qb7-f3)

Yes. Sorry for that.