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Subject: Re: What is the least number of moves required for checkmate? nt

Author: Paulo Soares

Date: 17:55:49 12/14/99

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On December 14, 1999 at 20:42:18, Coconuts2000 wrote:

> I would think 3 moves.... I don't think 2 is possible, of course I could be
>wrong...
>1.e4 f5 2.d4 g5 3.Qh5++. There are many other possible variations on that second
>move 2.d4.
>Is it possible in two moves??

Yes, but only for black. This is called Crazy's Mate:
1.f4 e6 2.g4 Qh4++
Paulo Soares, from Brazil

• Re: What is the least number of moves required for checkmate? nt Mark Ryan 18:55:39 12/14/99
  • Re: What is the least number of moves required for checkmate? nt Albert Silver 04:48:16 12/15/99
    • Re: What is the least number of moves required for checkmate? nt Jeroen van Dorp 08:16:11 12/15/99

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