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CHESS TACTICS #102585
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Problem's rating:
1523
Avg. time to solve:
00:58
Total attempts:
173
Solved percentage:
79.2%
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elfusilado
22-Nov-11, 03:20
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better solution
i think there is a better solution:
1. ... h6
2. xh6 xh6
3. g8+ f8
4. xh6
gets the Queen and the rook
evilgm
25-Nov-11, 05:44
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but you are still down 2, whereas with the other you are down only 1. When you are down, you don't want to trade pieces.
puzzler77
25-Nov-11, 06:31
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Value of pieces
A Knight (3) for a Queen (9) has a net difference of 6 points whereas a Queen for a Rook (5) & Queen has a net difference of 5 points. The object is to gain maximum advantage, ie 6 is better than 5.
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1. ... h6
2. xh6 xh6
3. g8+ f8
4. xh6
gets the Queen and the rook