Originally posted by WulebgrGood game. I wouldn't have the confidence (at my skill at the moment) to promote to a bishop instead of a queen.
Print it and play over the board (or paste into ChessBase Light). That way you'll see how badly I can play chess!
Last night I had the opportunity to get a RHP game in my history that demonstrates checkmate with two bishops. Alas, I was confident that my opponent coud pull it off, so I resigned. Here's the link: Game 1571499.
Blitz is different. If my opponent is under 20 seconds, I often won't resign.
Need to practice two bishops and a king against a king. 🙂
Originally posted by WulebgrSorry, did not mean to say that Checkagain should have settled for a draw. Meant to say if I was in that situation that I would have done because I would not have been able to figure out a win.
Checkagain is no slouch, and leads me 3-1 in our series of matches. Why play for a draw when you are winning and have every reason to believe that you are the better player?
Overall it was an impressive game by you and Checkagain.
Originally posted by lauseyI understood you. I don't think you should settle for a draw in a similar position. With no chance to lose, fight for the win!!
Sorry, did not mean to say that Checkagain should have settled for a draw. Meant to say if I was in that situation that I would have done because I would not have been able to figure out a win.
Overall it was an impressive game by you and Checkagain.
Originally posted by Wulebgr
A queen or rook would have led to stalemate. Delaying promotion might have allowed me to promote my pawn, too.
Black played 63... g1=B
He could have just made a waiting move, such as moving his King and then promoted to a queen next move.
Eg. 63..Kc5 64. Kg7 g1=Q+.
White wouldn't have been able to do anything with his pawn, as Black could always give up his bishop for it, leaving him with an extra queen.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterAnastasia's Mate employs a knight and rook, but requires additional pieces.
It's called "Anastasia's Mate." Check out Renaud and Kahn's "The Art of the Checkmate," or this site: http://www.markalowery.net/Chess/Checks_Checkmate/Complex_Checkmates/Anastasias_Mate/Anastasias_Mate.html
The diagram I posted earlier is an example of the Arabian Mate, which requires only a steed and a castle.