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CHESS TACTICS #106951

Problem's rating:	1173
Avg. time to solve:	00:48
Total attempts:	188
Solved percentage:	87.8%

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nelsii
28-Aug-12, 14:12

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I disagree with the solution

In a regular game, after Qh6, never the move should be Nf4. In this scenario, the logical play should be Re8, as the Knight would be protecting the King and the Rook would prepare the check.

breakerofwind
28-Aug-12, 14:29

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Nope.

2.Qh6 Rfe8
3.Qg7#

nelsii
28-Aug-12, 15:55

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Anyway

What was the point with the Nf4? That really doesn't make sense

sccadams
28-Aug-12, 16:58

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No real reason for Nf4, but since white will mate regardless of what black does, there's no reason not to play Nf4.

nelsii
28-Aug-12, 17:05

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I can accept that explanation, but in that case, the problem should contemplate the option of not moving the Knight, therefore, not allowing Qh8#

sccadams
28-Aug-12, 17:07

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Ah, but 3.Qh7# is also checkmate. Black cannot prevent that one.

nelsii
28-Aug-12, 17:33

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I agree. what i don't agree is the solution don't contemplate the knight to be static.

breakerofwind
28-Aug-12, 18:13

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The solution is 2.Qh6 Black has no defense. It doesn't matter what piece he moves, White mates on the next move or the move after.

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