A mate in 8 I just solved.

I. Kalkavouras

#8

which side is to mate?

Originally posted by artplayer
which side is to mate?

White.

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.

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

Who's move is it?

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

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. 😞

Originally posted by SwissGambit
Some people just will not read threads. 😞

We're talking about Chess Kid 1! Lowered expectations required.

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

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.

i got it in 2 moves.

Originally posted by jesusrules40
i got it in 2 moves.

There is no forced mate in 2. Please check your solution again.

Originally posted by jesusrules40
i got it in 2 moves.

Remember that kings can take pieces too!

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

😀

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!