Another Puzzle Thread

Originally posted by adam warlock
1. Rb8

Don't be so hasty 🙂

Originally posted by BLReid
I don't see the benefit of 2. f8=Q, because I can't find a win for white after 2...QxQ. (3. c3+ is losing after Kxe5).

The post you quoted actually *gave* the correct third move in that sequence, which is not 3.c3+.

Originally posted by TommyC
Don't be so hasty 🙂

1. Rb8+ Kxb8
2. Qb5+ Kc8
3. Qb7+ Kd8
4. Qb8#

Am i missing something?

Originally posted by adam warlock
1. Rb8+ Kxb8
2. Qb5+ Kc8
3. Qb7+ Kd8
4. Qb8#

Am i missing something?

4.... Qc8, 0-1.

Originally posted by TommyC
The post you quoted actually *gave* the correct third move in that sequence, which is not 3.c3+.

The post I quoted *gave* the correct third move after it was edited, which was after I quoted it. Oddly, the edit appears in my quote, so perhaps I clicked reply and quote at right about the same time the post was edited. Either way, I didn't see the corrected post, but credit to him for finding the solution.

Originally posted by TommyC
[fen]2k2b2/p1p1p3/P1Pp1N2/7p/2Q5/5pPq/4pP2/1R2n1K1 w - - 0 1[/fen]
Ok, you might have seen this one before, since it's from an Anderssen-Anonymous game. White to move. How should the game go?

oh cmon Tommy. The first one was excellent, frankly speaking one of the best I've seen lately, but this second one is way too elementary. EDIT: 1.Qe6+ wins.

I'll post one soon..

Originally posted by Jusuh
oh cmon Tommy. The first one was excellent, frankly speaking one of the best I've seen lately, but this second one is way too elementary.

I'll post one soon..

You want it harder?

Originally posted by TommyC
4.... Qc8, 0-1.

You're right!
I'm trying to develop my ability to see the board without actually setting the pieces.
But do I have the right idea with Rb8 at some point?

Originally posted by adam warlock
You're right!
I'm trying to develop my ability to see the board without actually setting the pieces.
But do I have the right idea with Rb8 at some point?

That'd be telling 🙂

Originally posted by TommyC
That'd be telling 🙂

Ah! At least I've tried to lure you in! 😛
Back at the puzzle now!

Edit: I see jusuh forget the Queen at h3 just like myself

Originally posted by adam warlock
You're right!
I'm trying to develop my ability to see the board without actually setting the pieces.
But do I have the right idea with Rb8 at some point?

you are right tommy. no clues.

Originally posted by adam warlock


Edit: I see jusuh forget the Queen at h3 just like myself

😀

or then I noticed it, but didnt give it any attention.

Originally posted by Jusuh
Yes you have. 3.Rb8+.

Enough clues for Adam already, surely!

Originally posted by adam warlock
1. Rb8

The problem with an immediate Rb8 is 1. Rb8 Kxb8 2. Qb3/4/5 Kc8 3. Qb7+ Kd8 4. Qb8+ Qc8 and white isn't going to win. Since white has to prevent mate in one and Rb8 isn't the answer it must be:

1. Qe6+ Qxe6 2. Nd7 Qxd7 (black has to prevent Rb8# ) 3. Rb8+ Kxb8 4. cxd7 moves 5. d8=Q#

Originally posted by Jusuh
😀

or then I noticed it, but didnt give it any attention.

Oh..I think i see it now. and you follow it by a knight move...