Questions tagged [mathematics]
Questions concerning the mathematics of the game of chess, or chess-related mathematical pursuits.
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Maximum saved moves to win caused by zugzwang
For a zugzwang where x>y and:
If white has the move, White can force checkmate in x full moves
If Black has the move, White can force checkmate in y full moves
The score of such a zugzwang is x-y....
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Incorrect upper bound on number of possible chess positions (10^41)?
I've written a script implementing a basic idea to count the number of chess positions. I've not even accounted for legality of the positions or difference in light and dark square bishops. Despite ...
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Estimate the max length of chess game under WFCC?
The World Federation of Chess Composition (WFCC) has a Codex that specifies how the FIDE Laws apply to chess problems.
Can you give a ballpark estimate of the length of the longest game possible under ...
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What is the longest sequence of increasing White moves with only White pieces?
Inspired by a comment by @Evargalo on this question, I ponder how long a sequence can last where each turn, White has more available moves than the previous turn, in a situation with only White pieces ...
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