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Another interesting problem -- probably < 1800

Another interesting problem -- probably < 1800

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I messed this up, but upon seeing the solution thought it was beautiful.

White to move.

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Black g-pawn's ready to kill.

Ah, nice edit. 😉

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I'd move c4-c5.

1. c5 xc5
2. xc5 Qxd3
3. Qxd3

I think white has won now.

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Lovely - think it's this. If not then it should be.



Played on here by a 1600 player 'Shiny Knight !!' Game 778925

Black to play and wrap it up. Mate in 4.



solution but give it a try.

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GP if Qe5 then why not Ke7?

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Very nice last problem, as well. Interesting concept -- somewhat like smothered-mate with a twist.

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Originally posted by amolv06
GP if Qe5 then why not Ke7?
Correct, after Qe5, black isn't forced to exchange. There is a move that forces the combination in GP's example, that's what you're looking for, I think.

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Good puzzle.
Couldn't solve it either.Came no further than same incorrect line as greenpawn posted.took me quite a while too.

Thomaster is right.

toet.

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