Weekly Challenge 172: King of the Corners
Win a game of Monster Chess vs @PS-Greedy-Two-Move (or @PST-Greedy-Tom) as White where your King has occupied the most corner squares.
Adjudication Criteria:
1. Most corner squares (a1, a8, h1, h8) that your King has visited
2. Fewest turns
3. Earliest Entry
Additional Clarification:
- Visiting a corner square can be done mid-turn, as well as end of turn
- Takebacks are not permitted
This week's challenge is based on idea that was suggested to us by @oruro. If you want to suggest a challenge please message @statmatt or @jheps and it will be considered!
Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 1200 UTC+0
Weekly Challenge 172: King of the Corners
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visited 3 corners
13 moves/25 ply
4/4 corners within 24 moves/47 ply
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4/4 corners within 22 moves/43 ply
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Wait, consists whites ply not usually about two decisions in Monster?
4 in 20 moves/39 ply
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4 in 18 moves/35 ply
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i think 15 moves is practically optimal.
the king must walk at minimum 24 squares so 12 moves just for the king walk.
and promoting a pawn to a queen takes at least 5 decisions so 3 moves.
Maybe you can checkmate the king in the center. In that case you could go below the 15 move barrier.