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25 Nov 12
25 Nov 12
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsAs far as I can tell, the only way to win as white is to assume that you haven't moved a couple of pieces.
Good One
The simplest positions can have nice hidden tactics.
If only "white to play and win" would pop up during real games ...
Edit: I may have spoken too soon!
The solution I thought about was wrong!
This position does what I intended:
[fen]8/8/8/7r/2R5/3k4/8/R2K4[/fen]
[hidden]1.Rh4! [/hidden]
25 Nov 12
Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromficsYep, that move draws in the original position simply because black can cover the rook after white plays payback on the mate threat via rook checks and a skewer at the end. 🙂
Good One
The simplest positions can have nice hidden tactics.
If only "white to play and win" would pop up during real games ...
Edit: I may have spoken too soon!
The solution I thought about was wrong!
This position does what I intended:
[fen]8/8/8/7r/2R5/3k4/8/R2K4[/fen]
[hidden]1.Rh4! [/hidden]