CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 3krn2/p1p1p3/3n4/2N2b1q/Q7/6p1/4P1P1/1R4K1 w - -

Added by:9422m
Added on:26-Apr-10
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chess puzzle 3krn2/p1p1p3/3n4/2N2b1q/Q7/6p1/4P1P1/1R4K1 w - -
Attempts:925
Solved:745 (80%)
White to move, mate in 3
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ulmer-1
04-Aug-20, 04:37

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Check-check-check and mate like shooting a Winchester 9422M ("Added by: 9422m").
kingdawar
04-Aug-20, 04:47

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It may just be a training exercise, but the position is a bit awkward with white's f1 bishop missing with pawns on e2 and g2 still there, and, assuming no promotions or foul play, black has played Rxf1+ at some point.
eugen1943
04-Aug-20, 05:13

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Yes
kingdawar, you're right.
vanessavh
04-Aug-20, 18:31

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A queen sac AND a smothered mate. Shocker.
kingdawar
18-Oct-23, 00:17

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Pete Tamburro calls this 'a classic from Stamma'...
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