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Ke2?

Huh, I am not falling for that trap!

Originally posted by ThudanBlunder
Huh, I am not falling for that trap!

Originally posted by TEXASmade
Fine, the answer is Ke2!! 😛

Originally posted by ThudanBlunder
Actually, it is not. Sorry. :'(

Can you do this simpler puzzle?

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Originally posted by TEXASmade
1. b6 axb6
2. c6! bxc6
3. a6 and get your queen!!!

Originally posted by TEXASmade
1. b6 axb6
2. c6! bxc6
3. a6 and get your queen!!!

Originally posted by Caro Kann
Thats the most easy basic puzzle in any book.

Yawn

are you sure there is a solution?

b5!

use the same theory as in the 2nd puzzle

Originally posted by TEXASmade
b5!

use the same theory as in the 2nd puzzle

How about first forcing a breakthrough on the kingside to keep black's king tied there and then break on the queenside?
Would that work?Can't really figure it out on my own and fritz is occupied with analysing Spielmann games so I can't try it out against my silicon enemy atm.

Originally posted by Gorgar
How about first forcing a breakthrough on the kingside to keep black's king tied there and then break on the queenside?
Would that work?Can't really figure it out on my own and fritz is occupied with analysing Spielmann games so I can't try it out against my silicon enemy atm.

Originally posted by aginis
i didn't work for me, white loses a tempo in the breakthrough and black gets a chance to block off the queenside.