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CHESS TACTICS #20039

Problem's rating:	1417
Avg. time to solve:	00:56
Total attempts:	493
Solved percentage:	75.3%

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cyborgmosquito
01-Jul-11, 15:22

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what stops black from moving Ke6 or Ke8 instead of Ke7?

breakerofwind
04-Jul-11, 17:24

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2. Ne5+ Ke6
3. Nxc6 Qd7
4. Qg4#

2. Ne5+ Ke8
3. Qh5+ g6
4. Qxg6+ Ke7
5. Qf7#

rich_sposato
10-Sep-12, 19:16

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You're right in that Ke8 leads to a losing position for black, but with Ke6 and Nxc6, couldn't black prevent checkmate by moving the queen out to protect the g4 square?

1. ... Bxd6
2. Ne5+ Ke6
3. Nxc6 Qg5

Black is still hurting, but not dead.

breakerofwind
10-Sep-12, 20:58

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Yes, rich, you're right. Qg5 does stop the mate. After d4, I believe White has the advantage.

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