1. Joined
    21 Feb '06
    Moves
    6830
    07 Dec '11 11:221 edit
    I've been teaching Anastasia's mate (*) to various children in the last few weeks. This meant that I saw the tactic based on 15. Bxd5 in the following OTB game from several moves away.

    (*) See http://www.chess.com/article/view/mating-patterns-5-anastasias-mate



    I was hoping for something like 22. ... b4 23. Nd8 Qxf3 24. Nxf7#, but was happy enough with what happened!
  2. Joined
    29 Aug '10
    Moves
    298
    07 Dec '11 13:541 edit
  3. Joined
    21 Feb '06
    Moves
    6830
    07 Dec '11 13:561 edit
    I wanted 23. Ne5 to work and after a minute or so I realised that the rook on a8 was hanging after all the exchanges.

  4. Joined
    03 May '05
    Moves
    10684
    07 Dec '11 13:58
    Originally posted by greenerpawn
    23...Qxe7 seems to pick up a lot of material for the Q, at first glance.
    I think that will only pick up two knights for the queen because white's queen is hitting the rook on a1.
Back to Top

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.I Agree