17 Jan 07
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Originally posted by TommyCI'm your huckleberry.
http://www.union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/chess/puzzle-02.shtml
Another one is causing my scalp severe damage.
Anyone know the answer?
1.e4 Nf6 2.Qe2 Nxe4 3.f3 Ng3 4.Qxe7+ Qxe7+ 5.Kf2 Nxh1#
Edit: It's kind of funny that people are shocked that Kasparov couldn't get this. What experience does he have with the pieces moving cooperatively? A great illustration of the difference between a problem solver and a player.
17 Jan 07
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemNice one!
I'm your huckleberry.
1.e4 Nf6 2.Qe2 Nxe4 3.f3 Ng3 4.Qxe7+ Qxe7+ 5.Kf2 Nxh1#
Edit: It's kind of funny that people are shocked that Kasparov couldn't get this. What experience does he have with the pieces moving cooperatively? A great illustration of the difference between a problem solver and a player.
20 Jan 07
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Originally posted by TommyCI really must remember to visit chessbase.com more often. These have all been good problems.
To my (& if you've read this thread, then probably not just mine) considerable amazement I've just managed to solve the Chessbase Christmas Puzzle!
Which was to construct a game that ends with the move 5. ... Rh1 mate. (Not a capture.)
1.g4 h5 2.Bg2 hxg4 3.Bxb7 Rxh2 4.Nh3 Bxb7 5.0-0 Rh1#