07 Apr 06
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Yes, he does. Black's only move is 1. ... d2+.
Because 1. ... b2+ loses to 2.Ra4+ Bxa4 (or mate in 1or 2) 3.Nc4+ Kb3 4.Nxb2 wins easily.
So: 1. ... d2
2.Kf1 e2+ 3.Kxe2 d1=Q+ 4.Kxd1 b2 (other moves, then white wins with Kc1 and Qb2 checkmate) 5.Ra4+ Bxa4+ (or white mates with Qxa2) 6.Kd2 and after any promotion on a1, white has perpetual check after 7.Nc4+ , for instance: 6. ... bxQ=Q 7.Nc4+ Kb3 8.Na5+ and back to c4, alternating between c4 and a5 or a3 depending on the kings choice.
07 Apr 06
Originally posted by Mephisto2No need anymore to say anything. Perfect solution to Mephisto2
[fen]4b3/7p/3N4/p7/2R5/kpPpp3/p7/Q3K3 b - - 0 1[/fen]
Yes, he does. Black's only move is 1. ... d2+.
Because 1. ... b2+ loses to 2.Ra4+ Bxa4 (or mate in 1or 2) 3.Nc4+ Kb3 4.Nxb2 wins easily.
So: 1. ... d2
2.Kf1 e2+ 3.Kxe2 d1=Q+ 4.Kxd1 b2 (other moves, then white wins with Kc1 and Qb2 checkmate) 5.Ra4+ Bxa4+ (or white mates with Qxa2) 6.Kd2 and aft ...[text shortened]... + Kb3 8.Na5+ and back to c4, alternating between c4 and a5 or a3 depending on the kings choice.
Sorry about messing up the board post, did not see i pressed the wrong button untill now.