Is this position legal?
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No, I don’t think the pawns could all end up on those squares.
Jan 10, 2026
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Tricky but seems to be legal. Here's how all the captures can take place to account for (1) the pawn structure and (2) the promoted pieces.
Then White promotes the c- and two g-pawns to a rook and two knights, while Black promotes the h-pawn to a knight.
I think it’s only legal in some states
Can this position be reached from the regular starting position in normal chess? Why or why not?