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\long\def\manyboards#1{
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\if@solutions
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\long\def\twoboards#1{
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\chessboard[setpieces = {#1}]
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\hfill
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\chessboard[setpieces = {#1}]
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\else
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\vfill
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\chessboard[setpieces = {#1}]
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\hfill
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\chessboard[setpieces = {#1}]
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\vfill
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\chessboard[setpieces = {#1}]
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\hfill
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\chessboard[setpieces = {#1}]
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\fi
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}
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\makeatletter
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\long\def\manyboards#1{
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\if@solutions
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\twoboards{#1}
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\else
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\vfill
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\twoboards{#1}
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\vfill
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\twoboards{#1}
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\fi
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}
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\cbDefineNewPiece{white}{U}
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{\raisebox{1.75mm}{\cfss@whitepiececolor
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$\odot$}}
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\section{Rules}
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This handout contains a set of problems. \par
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This handout contains a set of problems. You may solve them in any order. \par
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Each is marked with a few stars, which you collect by presenting solutions. \par
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An example is below.
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\section{Introduction}
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To solve the problems in this handout, you mustn't be a chess master---you just need to know how the pieces move.
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I'm sure you're all familiar with the basic rules of chess. The odd ones are listed below.
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I'd expect that you're all familiar with the basic rules of chess (ask questions if you aren't!).
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The odd ones are listed below.
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\generic{Board orientation:}
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The bottom-left square of a chessboard is \textbf{always} black.
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The bottom-left square of a chessboard is \textit{always} black.
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\generic{Starting pawns \& en passant:}
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A pawn may move two squares on its first turn. \par
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An opposing pawn may capture this pawn as it does this. \par
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An opposing pawn may capture this pawn as it completes this move. \par
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This is called an \textit{en passant} capture (Which means \say{in passing} in French)
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\begin{minipage}{0.3\textwidth}
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\vfill
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\generic{Promotion:}
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When a pawn reaches the last row of the board, it may be promoted to \textbf{any} other piece.\par
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When a pawn reaches the last row of the board, it may be promoted to any other piece.\par
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(Except a king or a pawn, of course.)
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\generic{Castling:}
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\generic{General Strategies:}
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Below is a list of questions you'll want to ask yourself if you get stuck. \par
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\note[Note]{Yes, I know you don't have the problems yet. Patience.}
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As you solve problems, keep the following in mind. \par
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You may want to return to this list if you get stuck.
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\begin{itemize}
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\item What was the last move? (By black or white)
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\item Were there any promotions? This may be indirect:\par
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\item Were there any promotions? The implication may be indirect: \par
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if White needs a third bishop, there was a promotion. \par
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\note{Promotions often resolve seemingly impossible situations.}
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\item Do not assume that Black and White play well.
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You may only assume they play \textit{correctly}.
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\end{itemize}
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\vfill
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Black has just moved in the game below. White started on the south side of the board.\par
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What was Black's last move, and what was White's last move? \par
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\note[Note]{
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The boards below are identical copies. Scribble to your heart's content.\\
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There a few empty boards at the end of this handout as well.
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}
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\manyboards{
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ka8,Kc8,
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Ph2,
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There is a piece at G4, marked with a $\odot$. \par
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What is it, and what is its color? \par
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\manyboards{
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\twoboards{
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ra8,ke8,rh8,
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pc7,pd7,
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pb6,
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\end{hintlist}
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\vfill
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\pagebreak
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\makeatletter
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\if@solutions
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\else
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\vfill
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\twoboards{
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ra8,ke8,rh8,
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pc7,pd7,
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pb6,
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pa5,
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Ug4,
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Pb3,Pg3,Ph3,
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ba2,Pb2,Pc2,Pd2,Pf2,qg2,bh2,
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Kc1,Rd1,nf1,Bh1
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}
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\vfill
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\twoboards{
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ra8,ke8,rh8,
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pc7,pd7,
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pb6,
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pa5,
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Ug4,
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Pb3,Pg3,Ph3,
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ba2,Pb2,Pc2,Pd2,Pf2,qg2,bh2,
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Kc1,Rd1,nf1,Bh1
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}
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\vfill
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\twoboards{
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ra8,ke8,rh8,
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pc7,pd7,
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pb6,
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pa5,
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Ug4,
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Pb3,Pg3,Ph3,
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ba2,Pb2,Pc2,Pd2,Pf2,qg2,bh2,
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Kc1,Rd1,nf1,Bh1
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}
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\vfill
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\pagebreak
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\fi
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\makeatother
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\begin{solution}
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\textbf{Part 1:}
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