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 Cad's Team Forum GameI've decided to duplicate the game for the club, for as long as I have spare time to do so. Not only am I going to be posting puzzles, but also will be posting chess advice / coaching tips. Mainly they are things that either I've read somewhere else, or picked up from somewhere. These are opinions, so many will disagree with them and that's fine, but I ask you keep this thread clear of any posts. The only way I can keep track of these games is if I don't have to scroll through looking for my last post. |
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Correspondence chess differs from OTB chess in that you have a much longer "thinking" time allowance. We also, especially on this site, play multiple games, with some players playing as many as 100 games at a time! Personally, I would find this impossible, my brain simply can't handle that many matches simultaneously. In fact, I can't play 2 games simultaneously without a lot of paper and a pen. I follow a few steps in every match I play to ensure I am able to play to my full ability in each game: - 1. On my move, before looking at any of my notes, take a look at the board and quickly jot down any advantages the opponent has. Jot down any advantages that I have. What was the purpose of my opponent's last move? 2. Read through my notes on the game. See if at any point I had predicted my opponent's move. 3. Make notes on possible moves, note down sequences and attempt to find the most beneficial one. Ensure that each sequence is taken at least 1 move beyond natural thinking. Make use of either an actual chess board or the Analysis Board on gameknot, this will help to visual the board and allow for easier spotting of weakened / strengthened positions. Before you make any move, you should be asking yourself these 10 things: - 1. Are any of my pieces undefended or hanging? 2. On my opponent's next move, can he create a strong pin or exploit an existing one? 3. Can he fork any of my pieces (pay attention to pawn and N forks as they are easiest to miss). 4. Does he have any discoveries or double attacks? 5. Does he have any potential checks and if so, how do I meet them? 6. Can I sacrifice any of my material to open up lines for attack, create a strong initiative, mate my opponent, or win the material back with interest. 7. What is his most likely response to my threat, sacrifice, capture, check, or defensive move? 8. Would my move leave a previously defended piece exposed to capture or expose my K to a check I can't meet? 9. Would my move dangerously weaken my position? 10. Does my opponent have any surprise resources, including moves that superficially appear "bad", even to lose material, but which completely refute my attack or turn the tables on me? |
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Puzzle ID 1 Please try to use correct chess notations, if you don't know them I will still look over your solution but it takes extra time. Taken from Morozevich – Movesian, Sarajevo 2008 White to play. For Puzzle 1, I'm after a move that would gain a great advantage for white. Closing date 18th January 17:00 GMT (13:00 Eastern US, 12:00 EST, 10:00 US Pacific etc) - The timing may vary but it will definately end on the 18th! |
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================================================= Hello, sk-cadavre-opa! Riot Club *Insert answer to puzzle* ================================================= Make sure you include "Riot Club", otherwise I won't be able to keep track of the difference between Club and Team messages. |
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cadavre-opa- 19-Jan-09, 10:32 |
Deleted by cadavre-opa- on 19-Jan-09, 10:33.
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The winning move was: - 1.Qe3 Black Resigns Allowing for white to be up a knight and far better positionally. Sequence could've gone something like: - 1. Qe3 h5 2. Rxe8 Rxe8 3. Qxe8 Rd2 4. Ba1 Qf4 5. Be5 etc. . . After that move sequence, the board would look like this: - Answers suggested include - 1. Re5 Qd3 2. Qxd3 Rxd3 3. Re7 Rxf3 4. gxf3 etc. . . After which the board would look like this: - And : - 1. Bg4 Qxe4 2. Bxd7 Kf8 3. Re1 Qxe1+ 4. Qxe1 Nxd7 etc After which the board would look like this: - I'm awarding a point for both the answers above, as although I don't believe them to be the best move they both gain something. So, after Puzzle 1, the new table looks like this: - [R][*]jonny1988 1pt [R][*]rjacobs 1pt [K][*]shivam15 1pt ---- Key ---- [↑] = Moved up on last posting of the league [↓] = Moved down on last posting of the league [-] = Stayed in the same position [*] = New entry into the league [K] = KINGKNOT'S CASTLING KINGS Team [R] = riot ? what riot ? Club |
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Puzzle ID 2 Please try to use correct chess notations, if you don't know them I will still look over your solution but it takes extra time. White to play. Closing date 1st February 17:00 GMT (13:00 Eastern US, 12:00 EST, 10:00 US Pacific etc) - The timing may vary but it will definately end on the 1st! |
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vhhsawb 21-Jan-09, 08:09 |
Deleted by vhhsawb on 21-Jan-09, 08:09.
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[QUOTE] Your answer should come in the form of a message sent to sk-cadavre-opa. Please follow the following format for the message: - ================================================= Hello, sk-cadavre-opa! Riot Club *Insert answer to puzzle* ================================================= Make sure you include "Riot Club", otherwise I won't be able to keep track of the difference between Club and Team messages. [/QUOTE] |
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Puzzle 2 Solution If you attempted the obvious response: - 1.b8=Q Qxb1+ 2.Bc1 Qxc1+ 3.Rd1 Qxd1# Whoops!! The correct move, was to "down-promote". 1.b8=N# Simple! One move and mate! A few incorrect answers out there, but mainly correct ones. Points awarded to: - andrewbanks blueearth dav_0000 friki jonny1988 rjacobs shivam15 villiers (well done, answered 2 mins after the puzzle was posted!) wurmt So, after Puzzle 2 the table now looks like this: - [R][-]jonny1988 2pts [R][-]rjacobs 2pts [K][-]shivam15 2pts [K][*]andrewbanks 1pt [K][*]blueearth 1pt [K][*]dav_0000 1pt [R][*]friki 1pt [K][*]villiers 1pt [K][*]wurmt 1pt ---- Key ---- [↑] = Moved up on last posting of the league [↓] = Moved down on last posting of the league [-] = Stayed in the same position [*] = New entry into the league [K] = KINGKNOT'S CASTLING KINGS Team [R] = riot ? what riot ? Club Looks like the riot club have been decimated by sheer numbers, although they do still hold 2 of the 3 top spots! Puzzle 3 to come soon! |
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Puzzle ID 3 Please try to use correct chess notations, if you don't know them I will still look over your solution but it takes extra time. White to play. Closing date 22nd February 17:00 GMT (13:00 Eastern US, 12:00 EST, 10:00 US Pacific etc) - The timing may vary but it will definately end on the 22nd! |
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What was the answer? |
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easy19 15-Mar-09, 06:38 |
Deleted by easy19 on 15-Mar-09, 06:38.
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Puzzle Solution 3 The winning move was 1. Qd6! After this, black dies a quick death. Only three moves availiable: - 1. Qd6 cxd6 2. Rc1# 1. Qd6 c6 2. Qb8# 1. Qd6 Re8 (or in fact, moving the rook anywhere) 2. Qxd7# Some suggested answers: - --------------- 1. Rb1 --------------- After Rb1 it's mate in 2 with the sequence : - 1. Rb1 d6 2. Qh3+ Rd7 3. Rb8# --------------- 1. Qb2 --------------- After Qb2 it's mate in 5 with the sequence: - 1. Qb2 d6 2. Qb5 Rg8 3. Qc6 Kd8 4. Re1 Kc8 5. Re8+ Rxe8 6. Qxe8# --------------- 1. Qh3 --------------- After Qh3 we have mate in 2 with the sequence: - 1. Qh3 c5 2. Qb3 c4 3. Qb8# --------------- 1. Rc1 --------------- After Rc1 we have mate in 5 again, with the sequence: - 1. Rc1 d6 2. Qh3+ Rd7 3. Re1 c6+ 4. Kb6 Kb8 5. Re8+ Rd8 6. Rxd8# Phew! Points awarded to: - jonny1988 rjacobs easy19 All points went to Riot club members! Wow. The team is looking in trouble! This leave the table looking like this: - [R][-]jonny1988 3pts [R][-]rjacobs 3pts [K][-]shivam15 2pts [K][-]andrewbanks 1pt [K][-]blueearth 1pt [K][-]dav_0000 1pt [R][*]easy19 1pt [R][↓]friki 1pt [K][↓]villiers 1pt [K][↓]wurmt 1pt ---- Key ---- [↑] = Moved up on last posting of the league [↓] = Moved down on last posting of the league [-] = Stayed in the same position [*] = New entry into the league [K] = KINGKNOT'S CASTLING KINGS Team [R] = riot ? what riot ? Club |
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Puzzle ID 4 Please try to use correct chess notations, if you don't know them I will still look over your solution but it takes extra time. Taken from a puzzle created by Petrovic. White to play. Closing date 22nd March 17:00 GMT (13:00 Eastern US, 12:00 EST, 10:00 US Pacific etc) - The timing may vary but it will definately end on the 22nd, I hope! |
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easy19 15-Mar-09, 09:11 |
That was Easy :) |
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easy19 15-Mar-09, 10:28 |
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Puzzle Solution 3 Two variations on this: - 1. ... Kb4 2. Qd3 Nf8+ 3. Kc6 Ne6 4. Qb5# Or - 1. ... Kxa6 2. Kc6 Nf6 3. b4 Nd5 4. b5# Unusually, 0 points given out! Unlucky to those that tried, better luck next time! [R][-]jonny1988 3pts [R][-]rjacobs 3pts [K][-]shivam15 2pts [K][-]andrewbanks 1pt [K][-]blueearth 1pt [K][-]dav_0000 1pt [R][-]easy19 1pt [R][-]friki 1pt [K][-]villiers 1pt [K][-]wurmt 1pt ---- Key ---- [↑] = Moved up on last posting of the league [↓] = Moved down on last posting of the league [-] = Stayed in the same position [*] = New entry into the league [K] = KINGKNOT'S CASTLING KINGS Team [R] = riot ? what riot ? Club |
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Next Puzzle to come soon. |
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Puzzle ID 5 Please try to use correct chess notations, if you don't know them I will still look over your solution but it takes extra time. Based on Fischer – Matulovic, Herceg Novi 1970 White to play. Closing date 29th March 17:00 GMT (13:00 Eastern US, 12:00 EST, 10:00 US Pacific etc) - The timing may vary but it will definately end on the 29th! |
