19

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In chess positions with a king and pawn versus a king in which pawn promotion can be forced, at most 19 moves are required to promote the pawn (with best play by both sides). [McCranie]

Submitted: 2007-12-23 00:50:42;   Last Modified: 2008-01-30 17:28:00.
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