Max moves in a position

[AlvaroBegue]

I add my question: what is the maximum number of capture moves?

Rooks and bishops can capture at most 4 things, and every other piece can capture at most 8 things, so 4*4 + 12*8 = 112 is an upper bound.

I think that in the configuration (2R,2B,9Q,2N,1K) that you used a king can only have a maximum of 3 captures (1R , 1B ,1N , Touching it without defending each other).

I see what you mean, but I don't think it's quite right. The opponent could have a different material configuration, and then the king can capture at least five things (five pawns).

yes , I forgot about pawns of the other side but how can you get 5 pawns touching the king without at least defending one of their own ? plus if you add any other piece it will defend more pawns so 4 pawns seems to be the maximum , right ?

[d]8/8/3P1P2/3PkP2/3P4/8/8/K7 b - - 0 1

Of course, you wouldn't have that many black pieces left if the pawns were arranged like that.

Without funny pawns, you can still capture 4 knights.

[Kotlov]

Max possible check-moves?

Max possible capture-moves?

Max possible noncheck-noncaptue-moves?