23 Nov 06
Originally posted by Black QueenComments:
Let's try another one from my collection: Mate in 2. It may be harder than the others.
[fen]r1bqk2r/pp3ppp/1bp5/3ppP2/3nn2P/NPN5/PP4P1/RQ2RBK1 b[/fen]
Edit: I'd like to add if it doesn't work, it's because I invented it.
1) You should clarify which side to move and which side to win.
2) you should avoid double (or more) solutions. In this case, with black to move and win, both Ne2+ and Nf3+ do the job
3) most puzzles require a little more than a simple discovered check to create any challenge
Keep up the good works.
23 Nov 06
Originally posted by Mephisto2Thanks for the keep up the good work. The simple puzzles are a result of the fact that you ARE a 2000+ player. You are probably right about the specification of who to move.
Comments:
1) You should clarify which side to move and which side to win.
2) you should avoid double (or more) solutions. In this case, with black to move and win, both Ne2+ and Nf3+ do the job
3) most puzzles require a little more than a simple discovered check to create any challenge
Keep up the good works.
23 Nov 06
Originally posted by Black Queen1. ... Ne2 2. Kh1 Dxh4.
Let's try another one from my collection: Mate in 2. It may be harder than the others.
[fen]r1bqk2r/pp3ppp/1bp5/3ppP2/3nn2P/NPN5/PP4P1/RQ2RBK1 b[/fen]
Edit: I'd like to add if it doesn't work, it's because I invented it.
I think that's it.
24 Nov 06
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Originally posted by crazyfoxWhite cannot take in either case, because his king is in check discovered check by the bishop)! So, both Ne2+ and Nf3+ will do.
Ne2 2. Kh1 Dxh4 is not it. right? If you move Ne2 then white will take with Bf1e2. and if you move Nf3 white takes with BxNf3. i can't see mate in two with that.
edit. oops, too late.
24 Nov 06
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Originally posted by crazyfoxI am glad someone got it wrong. I was hoping that someone would fail (because I'm mean and it makes me feel like a big man).
Ne2 2. Kh1 Dxh4 is not it. right? If you move Ne2 then white will take with Bf1e2. and if you move Nf3 white takes with BxNf3. i can't see mate in two with that.
Try this one: a traditional one, and if you have the right answer PM me, otherwise post the wrong answer here.
White to play: Mate in 2.
24 Nov 06
Originally posted by Black Queen1. ... Bxh3+
No-one has done the first 2 but everyone has the last 2. And well done kbaumen.
[fen]r1b2qk1/ppp3pp/2n2rp1/3pp3/1N2n2b/1PQBP2N/PBP1PP1P/3R1K1R b[/fen]
Everyone will find it easy.. but there you go. Black to move and mate in 2.
2. Kg1 Bxf2#
or
2. Ke1 Bxf2#