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When a game of chess starts out... at the very beggining before anyone moves...When the first player moves... WHAT IS THE LEAST AMOUNT OF MOVES HE CAN MAKE TO WIN THE GAME?
Hi Joann,
Thanks for the question. And below is the answer.
As per FIDE rules, white is always the first to move. The least amount of moves, the player playing with white can make to win the game is 4.
The moves are as follows:
White Black (the moves of black can be variable, but the moves of white must be same)
1. e4 e5
2. Qf3 Nc6
3. Bc4 h6
4. Qxf7#
Here black can avoid the mate at move no. 3 by moving Nf6 or Nh6.
If you have further questions please revert back.
Thanks and Regards,
Satyajit Das
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Satyajit Das
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Ask me anything related to CHESS. Give me a tricky situation,ask me any chess rule, or some tips to defeat your opponent, or any hidden moves. I'll give you the best answer available. I dont consult any software. I have my own way to analyze and i give you my mind. Please dont ask me any championship dates etc. For that better consult FIDE website.
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I have been playing chess since 15 years. Gone through various phases of the game winning some and also losing some.longest winning streak:89 games.Won many championships and a registered member of Gameknot.com, chesshere.com, chess.com, chesscube.com
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Engineer (Electronics and Communication).
Awards and Honors
State champion for three consecutive years. Under 19 chess champion, 2000. Awarded by AICF (All India Chess Federation).
Runner up in National Chess Championship, Dehradun.
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