White's best move

schakuhr

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28 Mar 05

Bowmann

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29 Mar 05

Originally posted by schakuhr
Hello, the puzzle was: [b] what is white's best move , not White to play and win .[/b]

So, what is it?

BigDogg

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29 Mar 05

Originally posted by schakuhr
Hello, the puzzle was: [b] what is white's best move , not White to play and win .[/b]

It needs a new stipulation - something to warn the solver to lower his expectations.

"White to play and maintain equality".
"White to play and not try for a win".
"White to play and avoid blundering".

OR my favorite:

"This is only for students - do not bother solving".

Bowmann

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29 Mar 05

Well, I've e-mailed Mr. Balestri. We'll see what he has to say!

BigDogg

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31 Mar 05

No need to wait:

http://www.balestris.com/chess/index.asp?s=solution&d=0326

It's as lame as I thought. Furthermore, it's not clear that 1.Kd2 is better than 1.Kd1, is it?

Bowmann

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31 Mar 05

Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
No need to wait:

http://www.balestris.com/chess/index.asp?s=solution&d=0326

It's as lame as I thought. Furthermore, it's not clear that 1.Kd2 is better than 1.Kd1, is it?

Yes, thanks. Anyway, Mr Balestri is on a cruise in the Caribbean. He sent me a very nice e-postcard.

Bowmann

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01 Apr 05

And can you believe it? He couldn't identify the puzzle from the position I gave him because he doesn't know FEN!