You are starting from the usual starting position.
2006-09-05 12:05:57 · 9 answers · asked by Richard 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
White can not checkmate in two moves, only black can.
1. g4 / e5
2. f4 / Qe4 mate
White can checkmate on its third move, if black makes the same pawn moves as white did in the above-illustrated two move checkmates (i.e. advancing the f-pawn one or two squares, and advancing the g-pawn two squares).
However, in order for White to checkmate on its third move, Black must move the f-pawn FIRST, then the g-pawn, in order for White to move the Queen to h5 for checkmate.
If Black moves the g-pawn first (to g5) and White moves the Queen to h5 for its second move, then the f-pawn is pinned by the Queen at h5 and can not move.
Basically, White has to wait for Black to make the two fatal moves, before checkmating on its third move.
White's first two moves would consist of:
1) Advancing the e-pawn, giving the Queen access to h5 and
2) Any move that doesn't block the Queen's access to h5
It doesn't matter in which order White's first two moves are made.
So, two moves is the minimum for Black, three moves is the minimum for White to checkmate (I guess two and a half moves, technically, if we refer to a moves by BOTH sides .as a 'move' and a move by one side as a 'ply').
2006-09-05 13:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can win in four moves if the partner is really inexperienced.
Sometimes people will start with two moves at a time (it's a matter of agreement) - just the very start - then you can do it in three moves.
2006-09-05 12:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by nelabis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct answer is 4 moves for the winning player, and 3 moves for the loser.
2006-09-05 13:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its 5 but ofcouse it depends on how your opponent moves. I think this move requires positioing of your bishop and queen.
Its a very good question. I am interested in what others will say.
2006-09-05 12:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3X White, 2X Black. Moving 2 pawns on either side, then C/M with white Q.
2006-09-05 12:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check can occur in as few as three moves, but is very rare.
2006-09-05 12:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by girlnoladrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 moves altogether, counting your opponents moves as well.At least thats what I was taught.
2006-09-06 03:51:19 · answer #7 · answered by kas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four, in the blitzkrieg method. Look it up!
2006-09-05 12:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Radical One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3, if you suck really bad, i mean just horrible
2006-09-05 12:30:37 · answer #9 · answered by Chad A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋