two for the beginners

First of all, sorry for the last post. It was suppost to be white:Kf2, pg2, Ra5; black: Kg6, Rg5. but anyway, here is one that is just as easy.
white: Kc5, Rc8
black: Kc3, Ra7 white to move and win

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A bit trivial, this one, isn't it?

memph, the point of this thread is to solve without a board.

really? see in the other thread.

not having any luck with these threads. i guess i will give up unless anybody out there is enjoying solving without a board

Hehe, this one was easy =)

Please make clear what you mean with 'without a board'. Does that mean without a starting diagram too?

I think you'll have to try a little bit harder on these ones likeforest

yes, without diagramed position. i was trying to get people interested in solving puzzles in there head. i will forgive you if you post one here🙂

sorry about that I thought it was black to move again and there was no solution like in the other post, my fault!

Originally posted by likeforest
yes, without diagramed position. i was trying to get people interested in solving puzzles in there head. i will forgive you if you post one here🙂

1.kb7

for some reason i set this up in my head with Kc7 and Pc6 and i could only find mate in 3 starting with Qc3. i was very upset i couldnt find the mate in two so i set it up on a board and found the king move. lo and behold it works with the Kc7 and Pc6 too. one more please🙂

Qc4+ Ka5
Qb5++

also works.

You are asking for an odd combination if you want a "beginner" who can do this in his head.

Originally posted by narya
Qc4+ Ka5
Qb5++

also works.

You are asking for an odd combination if you want a "beginner" who can do this in his head.