This Password Game guide explains how to solve Rule 16.
The Password Game is an intriguing web-based puzzle and is available to players for free. On the surface, its premise appears deceptively simple – concoct a password that satisfies the game’s rules. Although it may initially sound uncomplicated, that certainly isn’t the case. The rules governing your password become increasingly convoluted and demanding as you advance, some even necessitating significant time and contemplation to solve.
Consequently, the game has amassed an impressive following among speedrunners and streamers. While it undeniably captivates puzzle enthusiasts, it can also prove to be exceedingly tough and frustrating.
While progressing through The Password Game‘s ever-evolving assortment of rules, your password will gradually elongate and become more intricate.
Perhaps one of the game’s more complicated rules is Rule 16. If you’ve played The Password Game, you will know why. It reads as follows: “Your password must include the best move in algebraic chess notation.”
If you don’t know much about chess, this is likely to stop you in your tracks. So, what do you need to do to solve this rule?
How to solve Rule 16 in The Password Game (algebraic chess notation)
This is how to solve Rule 16 in The Password Game:
The quickest way to solve Rule 16 is to use Next Chess Move. By using Next Chess Move, you can simulate the game of chess and it will tell you the next best move in algebraic notation.
To do this, rearrange the pieces on the board to match the board in The Password Game. You may also need to switch the active colour.
Once the board in Next Chess Move matches The Password Game, select “Calculate Next Move”. This will generate the correct algebraic chess notation. Paste this into your password and Rule 16 will be complete.
To make the rule easier to understand in future, it is well worth reading the algebraic notation Wikipedia page linked by The Password Game.
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