Originally posted by WulebgrI think it's gotta be the E-knight right? I mean, I looked into the f-knight and the king isn't forced into mate. I think the E-knight forces him towards the center and there are more possibilities there. But I agree, this is a very good puzzle, It's been a lot of fun working on it.
Yes. I saw part of the solution the first time I saw the puzzle, but missed some of black's possible defenses. My instict told me that black's king could probably become trapped afther the queen sacrifice. Working out all the key variations after looking at the solution, and even keeping all of the main line in my memory took many nights of concentration. ...[text shortened]... knight moves to g4, but it took me a long time to keep it straight even after I knew the answer.
Originally posted by GalaxyShieldYep, the knight on e5 is the one. Then, if you go back to the rest of your line that ended with g3, you're just two or three moves from the conclusion--three if you want to end with O-O-O#
I think it's gotta be the E-knight right? I mean, I looked into the f-knight and the king isn't forced into mate. I think the E-knight forces him towards the center and there are more possibilities there. But I agree, this is a very good puzzle, It's been a lot of fun working on it.
Originally posted by ChesswickNope. I might actually become a pretty good player if I did but I am too lazy.
I enjoy reading; in fact, I probably read more about chess than I play, but that's largely due to the fact that I travel so much and have ample time sitting around in airports to read.
Having said the above, I'm curious as to whether or not most of you analyze alternative lines from books/articles in your head or on a board? It's not always conven ...[text shortened]... st improve over time, or do most simply use a board? Any other thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks!