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CHESS TACTICS #148500

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pasha582
08-Mar-13, 21:47

Odd Block

Why does white play Qd4 instead of Kh1? Sure, the queen is lost either way, but why not make black work for it?

sccadams
08-Mar-13, 22:50

2. Kh1 Nf2+
3. Kg1 Nh3+
4. Kh1 Qg1+
5. Rxg1 Nf2#

pasha582
08-Mar-13, 23:20

Odd Block

Thanks, sccadams. I had seen that somewhere, and thought it was brilliant. THAT is the move I searched for again all evening. Thanks again!

sccadams
09-Mar-13, 19:14

You're welcome.

Incidentally, Qd4 only delays mate by the same pattern for a move. But since it takes longer to be mated, the computer prefers that.

worldtraveler
23-Mar-13, 18:19

Brilliant...

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