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Chess Test (August 2026 Challenge Question)

Posted July 31, 2026 12:00 AM
Pathfinder Tags: challenge question

Use the three white pieces to place the black king (e5) in checkmate.

  • You do not need to simulate moves to arrive here.
  • Abide standard chess piece movements.
    • King can move one space in any direction, but never into check
    • Rooks can move any number of spaces, but only vertically or horizontally
    • Knights move in an L shape: two spaces vertical or horizontal, plus one perpendicular space
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