16 Apr 09
Originally posted by znshoActually in theory there is a proof that chess is either a draw, black win, or white win.
Is there, in theory, a proof that at the very beginning of a game, there is a move 'White to play and win'?
In theory there's a proof. In practice, well, we haven't found it yet.
16 Apr 09
Originally posted by ResigningSoonLol. In theory there is a proof suggesting that if white only makes knight moves for the first 10 moves of the game, the board explodes.
Actually in theory there is a proof that chess is either a draw, black win, or white win.
In theory there's a proof. In practice, well, we haven't found it yet.
16 Apr 09
Originally posted by maniacmath13Been testing out said theory in blitz, So far only my opponents' heads have exploded...
Lol. In theory there is a proof suggesting that if white only makes knight moves for the first 10 moves of the game, the board explodes.
...not disappointed.
16 Apr 09
In 1939 Weaver Adams wrote a book called "White to Play and Win" in which he claimed that the Bishop's Opening was a forced win for White.
Unfortunately when he played in the US Open the next year, he scored 0.5/4 with White and 4/4 with Black...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weaver_W._Adams#White_to_play_and_win_theory
16 Apr 09
Originally posted by pijunActually, that's what I meant. Is Chess a draw or, given the first move, can white always win?
to say such a thing would mean to solve chess. To know every possible outcome/move/combination/variation possible in the entire game of chess starting from move 1. Even then you'd probably find that the game would end in a draw ?
16 Apr 09
Originally posted by maniacmath13Let's put this theory into practise! Yoy cahhlenge me (me as W) and I'll make the first 10 moves with only my knights.
Lol. In theory there is a proof suggesting that if white only makes knight moves for the first 10 moves of the game, the board explodes.
