Chess Puzzle #11434

CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 8/7p/6pP/4KBPk/5Pp1/6Pp/7P/8 w - -

Added by:	9422m
Added on:	31-May-09
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle 8/7p/6pP/4KBPk/5Pp1/6Pp/7P/8 w - -
Attempts:	1379
Solved:	859 (62%)


White to move, mate in 5

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iruleudrule9
21-Jun-15, 01:41

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That was way too obvious.

I understand it is the beginner puzzle of the day but c'mon. Some thought needs to go into these things.

cliveva
21-Jun-15, 06:06

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126 people would disagree

they failed to solve it

fezzik
21-Jun-15, 06:42

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Enjoyable!

I spent a few minutes trying to find a mate in 5 starting with Bxg (either one) before finding the solution. If you stumble onto Kf6 first, it's easy. But here's the trick: finding the mate before moving any pieces.

It's relatively easy, but not "way too obvious".

misterkool
21-Jun-15, 09:31

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What nightmare??

The composer claims it is a nightmare. He should rather call it a sweet dream. It is obvious that the black K is trapped and your only task is to promote a pawn. That's it that's all. No pain...
One star looks good

morphman
21-Jun-15, 10:07

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very nice puzzle - I gave it two stars

I would echo fezzik's comments.

genelee
21-Jun-15, 12:06

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Simplified as thus:

Black has only one possible move.
White has only two possible men that can move.

Starting from those facts, it is somewhat easier to solve!

jayelthefirst
18-Mar-22, 05:29

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Agree with fezzik too

I started off thinking in the same way considering Bxg (but only momentarily on Bxg4). I always try to solve these before moving any pieces because it's good practise for real play.

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