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CHESS TACTICS #111035

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Avg. time to solve:	02:14
Total attempts:	214
Solved percentage:	59.8%

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jfons
01-May-12, 02:52

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CHESS TACTICS #111035

Good puzzle. I have trouble sacrificing to win when the win does not at first seem to be obvious.

jcsuperstar
13-Jan-13, 07:19

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Why not

1. Kf3 Qb4?

jfons
14-Jan-13, 02:35

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? not Kf3 Qb4

Rg3 Qf4
Kg2...

breakerofwind
14-Jan-13, 08:06

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Look at the threats first

1....Qb4?? 2. Qh8#

jfons
14-Jan-13, 09:26

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1....Qb4?? 2. Qh8# ??????

We are playing so that black mates white; therefore, black must keep white in check or else black loses. Your purpose is to find a way for black to win, not lose.
jfons

breakerofwind
14-Jan-13, 12:28

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jfons, you are correct. 1...Qb4 is a bad move since White mates on next move.

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