Chess Puzzle #5177

CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 6k1/5p2/2p1P1pp/4P3/1q6/1r5P/2Q2b1K/3N1B2 b - -

Added by:	kingdawar
Added on:	11-Jul-08
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle 6k1/5p2/2p1P1pp/4P3/1q6/1r5P/2Q2b1K/3N1B2 b - -
Attempts:	1343
Solved:	991 (73%)


Black to move, mate in 5

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rob6857
30-Nov-12, 00:53

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Just imagine that you're in a blitz game, and you'll automatically find the answer. I found it on the first try!

luke_nl
30-Nov-12, 01:36

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tough one

the idea of removing the h-pawn, being able to play Qh5+ is certainly hard to find. I am afraid I would have missed in time trouble or in a blitz game

123cro
30-Nov-12, 02:39

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active aproach

To keep being active is a good deal essential

kaupanger
30-Nov-12, 04:14

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Another good one

Very many years ago, the pattern would have come without asking. Today, it took some minutes. I think your problems give great illustrations of the patterns that are an intrinsic part of the game. Thanks for the entertainment.

fezzik
30-Nov-12, 09:21

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Wow!

I had a terrible time solving this one. I'm amazed 75% got it right!

I spent more than 10 minutes before I got it, and that was knowing that there was a mating attack to be found! I agree completely with luke_nl. It would be hard to find even in a slow game.

4 Stars difficulty
3.5 Stars Aesthetics

chesssingularity
30-Nov-12, 09:43

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Nice

This was a lot of fun. It made me feel like a genius when I know it was just luck. And yes, finding this in a blitz game would be awesome!

luqq
30-Nov-12, 12:37

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Quite a nice one, had a rather hard time spotting it D:

joyyan
30-Nov-12, 16:20

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Many people say this is easy, but in a blitz game you wouldn't be looking for a mate.

chessikins
30-Nov-12, 17:57

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criss cross..

Nice check with hermaj to start proceedings and a bit tricky..in the heat of battle you could miss the continuation...lotsa fun and nice diagonal motif..a learning setup..

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