Retrograde analysis is the method of solving for optimal play by working backwards from a given position or outcome.
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Creating the current position having the rest of the game
It's a question a friend of mine brought up and I found intriguing.
Let's say you have the records of a game from a certain move to the end, using standard notation (i.e. Qf6).
Either assuming random ...
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Is there fiction dealing with retrograde chess analysis?
I am interested in retrograde analysis problems, where the question usually is: 'What was the last move made?' or 'Where did the piece stand on the board before it fell from the table?' etc. ...
