22 Sep 06
Originally posted by WulebgrIt depends. Can he castle Q-side? If so, then he does so with check and takes the rook on the next move and wins.
Assess white's chances:
white to move
[fen]3k4/8/8/8/8/8/1r6/R3K3 w Q - 0 1[/fen]
Otherwise, it's a draw...White traps Black's King on the back rank with Ra7 and then neither side can win.
22 Sep 06
Originally posted by eMan2718281828I'm in agreement with this assessment after a quick glance. Clever O-O-O idea.
It depends. Can he castle Q-side? If so, then he does so with check and takes the rook on the next move and wins.
Otherwise, it's a draw...White traps Black's King on the back rank with Ra7 and then neither side can win.
22 Sep 06
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Originally posted by cmsMasterWhite can not possibly castle, as white had to have moved either the rook or king on the previous move.
I'm in agreement with this assessment after a quick glance. Clever O-O-O idea.
Edit: I am wrong about that, whites last move may have been to move a piece that has been captured.