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Subject: Re: Number of Moves in a Position

Author: Phil Dixon

Date: 05:01:29 09/20/99

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On September 19, 1999 at 10:06:51, Robert Hyatt wrote:

>On September 19, 1999 at 08:17:46, Phil Dixon wrote:
>
>>I recently played a game where I had the possibility of 68 different moves in
>>one position. I didn't actually count them but relied on a program analysis of
>>the game afterwards that shows the number of moves per position.  I am
>>interested in knowing what is the most possible moves for one side in a
>>position.  Can someone figure this out or is it too difficult?  As for me, I
>>haven't a clue how to do it.
>>
>>Many thanks!
>>
>>Phil
>
>
>I don't remember the exact number, but my Cray Blitz partner Harry Nelson
>had a position with over 200 moves.  218 rings a bell but I wouldn't bet money
>on that being exact...

Would you happen to have an example of such a position?  It sounds fascinating.
If it's not too hard to find, I would like to see.  Thank you very much for
taking the time to give me an answer to my occasional questions.

Phil



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