CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 1q2r1k1/2p2p2/6pp/R1N2b2/2PN2n1/8/1P4PP/2Q3K1 b - -

Added by:kingdawar
Added on:16-Aug-08
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chess puzzle 1q2r1k1/2p2p2/6pp/R1N2b2/2PN2n1/8/1P4PP/2Q3K1 b - -
Attempts:1465
Solved:109 (7%)
Black to move, mate in 7
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anarchessism
20-Apr-11, 18:14

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4.5 stars?
I'm surprised that this is rated 4.5 stars. It seemed straightforward to me once I worked out the key move and saw that it was based tactically on White's weak back rank. Still, it's an elegant puzzle.
chesshki
20-Apr-11, 21:41

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3rd move Qf4?
3...Nf2 could have been a variation because a 3,4 or 5 move could have been achieved.
kingdawar
20-Apr-11, 23:55

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kingdawar
20-Apr-11, 23:59

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It is straightforward
But at the same time the whole pattern is not that typical, every move has to be calculated. Looking at it now, I wonder why I only moved the white rook a6 to a5 (to avoid having to input messy Rxg6+ lines), and not the h6 pawn to h7 in order to have only one variation after Rg8+ Kg7 Ne6+ Kf6(!); but asking this question simultaneously answers it: then Ne6+ Kh6 would be possible as an alternative route, too, so it wouldn't matter that much. This way is closest to the original setup.
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