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Checkmate in 517

Checkmate in 517

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Originally posted by Bowmann
I've been badgered for too long now by those desperate to witness an "error" on my part.

Suffice it to say that even my patience has a limit.

😛
You commit many errors in these forums, but misspellings are a rare gift.

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Originally posted by Wulebgr
You commit many errors in these forums...
Prove it.

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*bump*

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I suggest that the original poster cite the source that he read, that said this, Cheers, Jim

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Originally posted by Varenka
I read today that a 7-piece endgame position has been discovered where a forced win exists, but against the best defence requires 517 moves.

[fen]8/1r6/8/6n1/5k2/1b6/3K3N/7Q b - - 0 1[/fen]

Black to play. White wins.

Anyone want to try figuring out the best line? ;-)
Amazing finding. Do you know where we can find the entire 517 moves line?

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Originally posted by smaia
Amazing finding. Do you know where we can find the entire 517 moves line?
Go to this link and find diary entry number 316:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~timkr/chess2/diary_16.htm

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