1D Chess. “You might initially find it more difficult than expected, but assuming optimal play, is there a forced win for white?”
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I can't figure out a way to win/ It's always a stalemate. If anyone does, please post it.
The answer is on the webpage, where it says "mouse over to reveal answer". But it doesn't work on mobile devices.
If you're stuck, try sacrificing your knight.
Am I missing something completely? The "proposed solution" starts with N4 but there aren't any pieces on the 4th square at all, and the knight certainly isn't there. Is this notation some totally weird notation I've never seen?
Okay, ignore me. I figured out how the notation works. Feels counterintuitive but I'm not chess master. :)
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