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proof game

noun

Definitions

  1. A chess game starting from the initial position which results in a particular position…

    A chess game starting from the initial position which results in a particular position appearing on the board, associated with retrograde analysis problems.

    • Natch (and Euclide: http://lestourtereaux.free.fr/euclide/index.html) are programs for proofgames, not for classical 'last n moves?' retro compositions.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see proof, game.

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