Chess Puzzle #8065

CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 2b1rk2/2rp1p2/p1p1q1p1/1p2P1P1/1P1P2P1/P4Q1R/2B3P1/2R3K1 w - -

Added by:	bobbob78
Added on:	12-Dec-08
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle 2b1rk2/2rp1p2/p1p1q1p1/1p2P1P1/1P1P2P1/P4Q1R/2B3P1/2R3K1 w - -
Attempts:	938
Solved:	405 (43%)


White to move, mate in 6

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fezzik
15-Jun-15, 00:23

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Not particularly memorable.

The basic idea of swinging the R on c1 to h1 has been seen recently in another daily puzzle, so this wasn't particularly hard. There was no sacrifice necessary. The only difficulty was finding the right move order to nullify Black's Q and get the K out of the way efficiently. I was generous and gave it 3 stars.

In truth, I expect the solve rate to go up a bit (too many people will play the reflex check first), but it's not hard.

fajter
15-Jun-15, 06:29

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Nice one

I liked particularly the fact that there are no checks, and all moves, although straightforward, are quiet

kicorse
15-Jun-15, 08:41

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Congrats to bobbob78 for posting a good puzzle from a defeat, rather than a win

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game). I carelessly played 2. exf6, vaguely thinking that the irrelevant g6 pawn needed to stay where it was. This still mates, but too slowly after 2. ...Kg8 3. Kf2 d6.

flkracker
15-Jun-15, 11:31

Comment deleted on 10-Jul-15, 19:32

cliveva
15-Jun-15, 14:38

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not that easy

I am always puzzled by what counts as an easy puzzle, done some in the hard section that were easier than this one.
To be able to see more than five moves is the province of the experienced player.

johnclimbsalot
15-Jun-15, 21:09

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I second that "cliveva"

Thanks for mentioning it. Again I suggest this site post three daily puzzles. Easy, Medium, and Hard.

savonsika
15-Jun-15, 23:31

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Clivera said it right!

I agree with Clivera. This is not an easy puzzle.

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