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16 Dec 05
16 Dec 05
Originally posted by Bowmann1.Qxh7+,Kxh7 2.Ne4xf6++,Kh8 3.Ng6#
[fen]3r1rk1/1pp1q1pp/p1n2p1b/4NQ2/4N3/1P1B3P/P1P2PP1/3R2K1[/fen]
White to move.
Always consider attacking opportunities where the power of double-check can be used.
Anyway Rag is right,if you didn't talk about double checks it would have been much harder to spot.
16 Dec 05
Originally posted by sripradeep1. Nxg6 is an impossible move.
what's wrong with, 1.Nxg6 kh8 2.Qxh7# or if 1.Nxg6 RXN 2.Qxh7 Kf8 3.Qh8#
Bowmann, if these are lessons opposed to just plain aul tactics problems, shouldn't you explain what to look out for, signs that the double check might be on, etc?
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16 Dec 05
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Originally posted by RagnorakI don't believe so. They're about pattern recognition. In this example, we have two things: recognizing the opportunity for checkmate, coupled with the double-checking motif.
Bowmann, if these are lessons opposed to just plain aul tactics problems, shouldn't you explain what to look out for, signs that the double check might be on, etc?
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However, if lower-rated players wish to ask questions here, or even PM me, I shall try to help further.