hows your imagination?

Is it possible to create a position on a chess board with white to move where the only legal move checkmates black? it's probably quite simple but definitely an interesting idea sort of like a winning zugzwang

yes.

Originally posted by Krb3710
Is it possible to create a position on a chess board with white to move where the only legal move checkmates black? it's probably quite simple but definitely an interesting idea sort of like a winning zugzwang

HTH; HAND.

Richard

Originally posted by Shallow Blue
[fen]1R2b2k/6b1/2r2B1K/8/2B5/8/8/7R w - - 0 1[/fen]

HTH; HAND.

Richard

I thought it would be simple enough, creates some interesting positions though

This fits the criteria.

By Ropke. White to play and mate in 6 moves.



Don't be put off by the six moves.
Teach anyone how to play chess and they will solve it right away.

All it requires is that both sides play their only legal moves.
The problem actually solves itself.

Originally posted by Shallow Blue
[fen]1R2b2k/6b1/2r2B1K/8/2B5/8/8/7R w - - 0 1[/fen]

HTH; HAND.

Richard

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oops, doesn't work, he can promote as something else, sorry! 🙁

I think this one fits - a pretty simple one.

Or maybe this one...

but here are two legal moves, no?

which of course doesnt change the outcome... nice positions posted...

Originally posted by mtthw
Or maybe this one...

[fen]k6b/Pqn5/PPP5/8/8/3n4/8/nKn6 w - - 0 1[/fen]

There are many legal moves in that position. 27 actually.

Originally posted by tomtom232
There are many legal moves in that position. 27 actually.

Do explain. AFAICT, two pawns can take the queen, and no other white piece can move. And yes, it's white's move, according to the FEN.

Richard

Originally posted by greenpawn34
This fits the criteria.

By Ropke. White to play and mate in 6 moves.

[fen]K1k5/P1Pp4/1p1P4/8/p7/P2P4/8/8 b - - 0 1[/fen]

Don't be put off by the six moves.
Teach anyone how to play chess and they will solve it right away.

All it requires is that both sides play their only legal moves.
The problem actually solves itself.

[pgn]
[FEN "K1k ...[text shortened]... 1p1P4/8/p7/P2P4/8/8 w - - 0 1"]
1. d4 b5 2. d5 b4 3. axb4 a3 4. b5 a2 5. b6 a1=Q 6. b7[/pgn]

I think he said mate on the move, so one move to mate but only one legal move.

This fits the bill I think:



b7 # Simple, no?

yes.

Originally posted by Banana King
yes.

So it seems you must be a yes man🙂