17 Dec 06
Originally posted by WulebgrWe should all be so lucky🙂
Yesterday morning in an OTB tourney, I had black on move in this position:
[fen]1br3k1/pp3pp1/1n2r2p/1P1p4/1BNP2n1/P3PN1q/4BP2/2RQ1RK1 b - - 0 23[/fen]
When I spent three minutes thinking, my opponent asked why I was taking so long. I found the best move.
17 Dec 06
Originally posted by NordlysI presume you mean Bh2+, Kh1, Bg3+. If so, then Kg1 and then?
Yes, that's what I thought, too. White can't take the bishop with the knight, as that would immediately lead to checkmate. So his only choice is Kh1. Then Bg2+!, and White is in trouble. Or am I missing something?
I'm thinking Nh2 as an initial move with ideas such as Nxf3 or Rg6+.
17 Dec 06
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Originally posted by NordlysI think it's Nh2. The knight cannot be captured, and if White tries 2.Re1 then ...Nxf3+ 3.Bxf3 Rg6+.
Yes, that's what I thought, too. White can't take the bishop with the knight, as that would immediately lead to checkmate. So his only choice is Kh1. Then Bg2+!, and White is in trouble. Or am I missing something?
Edit: I'm never quick enough.
17 Dec 06
Originally posted by VarenkaOops, yes, I meant Bg3+, of course (dang, never get those numbers right). I was planning on Bxf2+ after that, but I think it might be a dead end.
I presume you mean Bh2+, Kh1, Bg3+. If so, then Kg1 and then?
I'm thinking Nh2 as an initial move with ideas such as Nxf3 or Rg6+.
17 Dec 06
Originally posted by wormwoodNxe3 does indeed look strong and to the point. I didn't consider this move. I now prefer it over Nh2, but maybe there are multiple ways to win this with Nxe3 being easiest.
the rook on the 6th is the silent killer in the deep waters, I think. Nxe3 and all is lost.
Any defences to Nxe3 or Nh2 or even Rg6 ?! Others?!
18 Dec 06
Originally posted by Nordlysi dont know how you can get that bishop to move like a rook too, but i'd like to know your secret.
Yes, that's what I thought, too. White can't take the bishop with the knight, as that would immediately lead to checkmate. So his only choice is Kh1. Then Bg2+!, and White is in trouble. Or am I missing something?
18 Dec 06
Haha, this position is just about any attacking players dream. I am pretty sure there are about 8 million moves that win here. I thought ..Rf6 was a pretty humurous, telling white he can't do anything about mate in 2. Also, ..Rg6, with the same ideas as Nxe3, also looks winning. But I suppose Nxe3 is probably still best. 🙂