Checkmate in 517

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.

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

Prove it.

*bump*

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

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?

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