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CHESS PUZZLE, FEN r6k/2RR3p/2N2pp1/8/4PP2/1p4P1/1r5P/6K1 w - -

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Added by:kingdawar
Added on:22-Feb-12
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chess puzzle r6k/2RR3p/2N2pp1/8/4PP2/1p4P1/1r5P/6K1 w - -
Attempts:35
Solved:30 (85%)
White to move, mate in 5
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capafan
01-Mar-26, 02:02

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Perfect Training Example!
Rooks on the 7th rank assisted by Knight.
Check every move till Kt is within reach.
1. R×h7+...Kg8
2. Rg7+...Kf8
3. Rf7+...(two options, RT or LT) RT ~ 3...Kg8, 4. Ne7#
LT ~ 3...Ke8, 4. Re7+...Kf8 (forced), 5. Rh8#
The Kt either forces BK into mating position, or delivers mate itself, depending on which way BK chooses, right or left.
capafan
01-Mar-26, 02:12

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One last detail...
For beginners, the student might ask, "Why does W move his R to e7 before mating at h8?"
Ans: The R @ e7 is guarded by the Kt. At f7, the R would be captured by the King.
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