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CHESS TACTICS #63644

Problem's rating:	1630
Avg. time to solve:	01:55
Total attempts:	494
Solved percentage:	61.9%

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vghost
31-Mar-13, 10:35

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Why not 3. f3?

The problem gives 2. ... Qf1 as the solution move. The threat is 3. ... Qg2# obviously, and the text 3. Qxc6+ removes that threat. 3. f3 cuts off the bishop move, though; if 3. ... Bxf3 4. gxf3 loses the bishop. 4. ... gfx3 and Black can queen the pawn eventually but not (I think) without significant loss after 5. Qg5/6 or Rg5.

Of course, my rating speaks for itself: what am I missing?

thoba
07-Apr-13, 12:26

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think about 3. ... gxf3

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