Chess Puzzle #104800

CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 1k1r4/1pp4p/5pp1/1Pb1p3/6P1/1b2rP1N/7P/R1K2B1R b - -

Added by:	kirishh
Added on:	16-Jul-13
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle 1k1r4/1pp4p/5pp1/1Pb1p3/6P1/1b2rP1N/7P/R1K2B1R b - -
Attempts:	25
Solved:	20 (80%)


Black to move, mate in 4

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capafan 29-Mar-26, 03:09 » Report abuse	A tangled mess... How to find order in such disarray? The first move was my first prospect, as it kind of jumps right out at you, Rd1+. But the follow-up has a speed bump: move 3. 1. Rd1+...Kb7 (forced) 2. Bd4+...Ka3 (forced) 3. R×a1+! (turning point)...Kb4 (forced) 4. Ka4# Why is 3. R×a1+ the "turning point?" Because, the first time I tried this, I missed it. So, move 3 is the one to think about, while just looking at the puzzle start. This combo should be easy to visualize because only one Black piece moves: the d8 Castle 🏰 20/25 = 80% ~ not too shabby. 🌝

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capafan
29-Mar-26, 03:09

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A tangled mess...

How to find order in such disarray?
The first move was my first prospect, as it kind of jumps right out at you, Rd1+.
But the follow-up has a speed bump: move 3.

1. Rd1+...Kb7 (forced)
2. Bd4+...Ka3 (forced)
3. R×a1+! (turning point)...Kb4 (forced)
4. Ka4#

Why is 3. R×a1+ the "turning point?"
Because, the first time I tried this, I missed it.
So, move 3 is the one to think about, while just looking at the puzzle start. This combo should be easy to visualize because only one Black piece moves: the d8 Castle 🏰

20/25 = 80% ~ not too shabby. 🌝

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