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I've just discovered this: http://www.janko.at/Retros/index.htm
Maybe someone would like it as much as I do.

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I hate those ๐Ÿ˜ 

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Maybe SwissGambit

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SwissGambit wouldn't want to be seen dead with a retro

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What exactly is it anyway?

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Originally posted by Goshen
What exactly is it anyway?
Perhaps try that website given by masniak ๐Ÿ˜›

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Originally posted by heinzkat
SwissGambit wouldn't want to be seen dead with a retro
But he says he likes them in his profile

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Originally posted by heinzkat
Perhaps try that website given by masniak ๐Ÿ˜›
Okay I get it now. I had guessed right anyway.

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Originally posted by Goshen
What exactly is it anyway?
Here is an example of RETRO

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You can have a look ๐Ÿ™‚ retrograde analysis is a method of determining what moves must have been played to reach given position. It can be a problem itself or you can encounter it while solving a 'normal' chess problem. E.g. you need to know if castling is available and you have to analyze possible precvious positions. But on the site you'll find much more than that.
edit: you managed to give four post before I finished mine!!

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Originally posted by heinzkat
Here is an example of RETRO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-1DYwaxrE
Heinzkat, chess has screwed up your neurons!๐Ÿ˜ 

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Retrograde Rule of Thumb #1: Always consider the en passant rule, as it is a favorite nuance of retrograde composers, and it is easy to forget in retrograde mode.

Rule #2: Underpromotion. 'Nuff said.

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Originally posted by masniak
I've just discovered this: http://www.janko.at/Retros/index.htm
Maybe someone would like it as much as I do.
Yes, that is a great site. It's got everything you could ask for on the art of retro analysis, from articles to quoted problems from various publications to a mailing list/discussion board frequented by the top retro specialists around the world.

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Originally posted by Paul Leggett
Retrograde Rule of Thumb #1: Always consider the en passant rule, as it is a favorite nuance of retrograde composers, and it is easy to forget in retrograde mode.

Rule #2: Underpromotion. 'Nuff said.
there are some more: e.g. remember you can resurrect pieces and remember castling availability. the first was what confused me first time i tried solving one retro problem.

now I'm really into retractors. you can play a game of chess backwards!
http://www.janko.at/Retros/Glossary/Retractor.htm

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Originally posted by masniak
there are some more: e.g. remember you can resurrect pieces and remember castling availability. the first was what confused me first time i tried solving one retro problem.

now I'm really into retractors. you can play a game of chess backwards!
http://www.janko.at/Retros/Glossary/Retractor.htm
This one is my favorite retro of all-time:

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