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CHESS TACTICS #135968
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Problem's rating:
1599
Avg. time to solve:
01:00
Total attempts:
495
Solved percentage:
97.6%
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sjeppell
04-Nov-12, 06:37
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kh1 is better
1.... Kh8
2.Ng5 Qc5+
3.Kh1
While both your solution and this one lead to mate in the same number of moves, Kh1 means white does not not sacrifice his rook to get there. So, it maximizes advantage at each.
breakerofwind
04-Nov-12, 07:31
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Sorry, but it takes longer.
3.Kh1 Bxg2+
4.Kxg2 Qc6+
5.Nce4
sjeppell
04-Nov-12, 18:55
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Yep, you're right.
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2.Ng5 Qc5+
3.Kh1
While both your solution and this one lead to mate in the same number of moves, Kh1 means white does not not sacrifice his rook to get there. So, it maximizes advantage at each.