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I've got book of puzzles. Want to see some?

I've got book of puzzles. Want to see some?

Posers and Puzzles

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8)White to move. +-

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Originally posted by kbaumen
7) White to move. +-

[fen]kr3r2/1p2Rp2/pn4p1/1N5p/8/3Q2P1/PPP2q1P/1K5R w[/fen]
May be wrong... Here goes.
1. Nc7+ Ka7
2. Qxa6+ bxa6
3. Nb5++ Ka8
4. Ra7#
Edited this. Turns out I was right after all.

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Originally posted by kbaumen
8)White to move. +-

[fen]4r1r1/1p3k2/b3p3/3pPp1p/1B1Q1R2/6R1/PP2q1PP/6K1 w[/fen]
1. Rxf5+ exf5
would be a start...

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9)White to move. +-



This one comes with a question - Should I post the players, year and location of the games also? All of these puzzles are from games.

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Originally posted by Alethia
1. Rxf5+ exf5
would be a start...
And what follows then?

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Originally posted by kbaumen
9)White to move. +-

[fen]r4rk1/1b2pp2/1q3npQ/4R1N1/ppp5/6NP/1PP2PP1/R5K1 w[/fen]

This one comes with a question - Should I post the players, year and location of the games also? All of these puzzles are from games.
Not looking at the puzzle yet, but no! Don't post the games they're from. There are some people who would just go on chessgames.com to cheat and find out.

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Originally posted by Alethia
May be wrong... Here goes.
1. Nc7+ Ka7
2. Qxa6+ bxa6
3. Nb5+ Ka8
4. Ra7#
The problem, which means it is probably wrong, is the fact after Nb5+, the Rook comes to b7. Still looking.
This is correct. After Nb5++ it is double check so the king has to retreat to a8.

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Originally posted by Alethia
Not looking at the puzzle yet, but no! Don't post the games they're from. There are some people who would just go on chessgames.com to cheat and find out.
Oh, ok, you're actually right.

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Originally posted by kbaumen
9)White to move. +-

[fen]r4rk1/1b2pp2/1q3npQ/4R1N1/ppp5/6NP/1PP2PP1/R5K1 w[/fen]

This one comes with a question - Should I post the players, year and location of the games also? All of these puzzles are from games.
How about Rxe7?
Rxe7 ...
Nxf7 Rxf7
Qxg6+

....Kh8
Rxf7 threatens Qg7#
....Kf8
Rxf7#
....Rg7
Rxg7#

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Originally posted by Alethia
How about Rxe7?
Rxe7 ...
Nxf7 Rxf7
Qxg6+

....Kh8
Rxf7 threatens Qg7#
....Kf8
Rxf7#
....Rg7
Rxg7#
After Rxe7 black plays Rae8.

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That is true I suppose; at least it wins a pawn.

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Originally posted by Alethia
That is true I suppose; at least it wins a pawn.
Yes, but there is a mate.

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Originally posted by kbaumen
9)White to move. +-

[fen]r4rk1/1b2pp2/1q3npQ/4R1N1/ppp5/6NP/1PP2PP1/R5K1 w[/fen]

This one comes with a question - Should I post the players, year and location of the games also? All of these puzzles are from games.
1. Nxf7 Kxf7 (otherwise 2. Qh8++)
2. Qh7+ Ke8
3. Qxe7++

I'm enjoying these - please keep 'em coming!

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Originally posted by kbaumen
6)White to move. +-

[fen]2Q5/p3b1k1/2p2rPp/2q5/4B3/P2P4/7P/6RK w[/fen]
1. Qh8+ Kxh8 (forced)
2. g7+ Kg8 (forced)
3. Bh7+ Kxh7
4. g8=Q#
or
3. ... Kf7
4. g8=Q#

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Originally posted by Diapason
1. Nxf7 Kxf7 (otherwise 2. Qh8++)
2. Qh7+ Ke8
3. Qxe7++

I'm enjoying these - please keep 'em coming!
2. Qh7?? Kxh7
What is protecting the Queen from being taken here?