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A mate in 8 I just solved.

A mate in 8 I just solved.

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I. Kalkavouras


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which side is to mate?

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Originally posted by artplayer
which side is to mate?
White.

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Thanks SwissGambit. Another puzzle leaving me disposed to bang my head against my computer desk. I haven't given up so nobody post the answer please.

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I can get a mate in 2 ... :s

Who's move is it?

EDIT: Maybe not ... I'll think about it.

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Originally posted by chess kid1
I can get a mate in 2 ... :s

Who's move is it?

EDIT: Maybe not ... I'll think about it.
Some people just will not read threads. 😞

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Originally posted by SwissGambit
Some people just will not read threads. 😞
We're talking about Chess Kid 1! Lowered expectations required.

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could you possibly email me the notatation for the answer at lefthandsketch@gmail.com?
also, where did you find this problem?

thanks.

--swindler
http://www.greenpointchess.org

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Originally posted by swindler
could you possibly email me the notatation for the answer at lefthandsketch@gmail.com?
also, where did you find this problem?

thanks.

--swindler
http://www.greenpointchess.org
Solution PM'ed.

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i got it in 2 moves.

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Originally posted by jesusrules40
i got it in 2 moves.
There is no forced mate in 2. Please check your solution again.

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Originally posted by jesusrules40
i got it in 2 moves.
Remember that kings can take pieces too!

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Originally posted by Gastel
Remember that kings can take pieces too!
😀

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Solution:

1.Rd1! [threat 2.Ne5 and 2.Rd5] 1...Bxd1

1...Bxc4 2.Ne5+ Kb4 3.Qb7+ Ka3 4.b3+
2.g4! [threat 3.Ne5+ Kxd6 4.Qxd7+] 2...Ba4 3.Nb3 [threat 4.Nxa5] 3...Bxb3 4.Ne5+ Kxd6 5.Qxd7+ Ke5 6.Qe7+ Kf4 7.Qf6+ Ke4 8.Qf5#

1.g4? is premature due to 1...Bxc4!