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I request the more experienced solvers not post the solution right away...thanks.

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Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
[fen]8/8/8/8/8/8/ppQKPPP1/k7 w - - 0 1[/fen]
#12

I request the more experienced solvers not post the solution right away...thanks.
who is to move....? and who is to mate? Black/White?

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Originally posted by gaurav2711
who is to move....? and who is to mate? Black/White?
I am sure it is white to move and mate black in 12. But it may help to look at what happens if black were to move first.

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Quick Tip; While RHP does not display it the FEN notation may contain information on who is to move with a 'w' or a 'b' after the piece arrangement.

Very nice puzzle BigDogg and I'm sure many here will enjoy (or go insane from trying) solving it. Mephisto's clue is a good start for those struggling.

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Well, it is pretty straightforward if White moves. If it's Black...

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Originally posted by ilywrin
Well, it is pretty straightforward if White moves. If it's Black...
its pretty straight forward for a 1908 rated player. For me, I am still at it. 😳

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Got it. Nice puzzle😀

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Originally posted by ark13
Got it. Nice puzzle😀
got it too - nice one 🙄

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can some1 post the solution......my heads going round...and round....and round.....🙄😕

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Originally posted by gaurav2711
can some1 post the solution......my heads going round...and round....and round.....🙄😕
I'll PM it to you if you want. I could also give you some hints. Which would you prefer?

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Originally posted by ark13
I'll PM it to you if you want. I could also give you some hints. Which would you prefer?
hints....i'll let my head go round a lil more🙄

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Originally posted by ark13
I'll PM it to you if you want. I could also give you some hints. Which would you prefer?
yes...i got it....thanx. cant send more pm's

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Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
[fen]8/8/8/8/8/8/ppQKPPP1/k7 w - - 0 1[/fen]
#12

I request the more experienced solvers not post the solution right away...thanks.
Nice, just got it.

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Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
[fen]8/8/8/8/8/8/ppQKPPP1/k7 w - - 0 1[/fen]
#12
I keep getting stalemates. 🙁

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If only White could give check on the back rank with the black King at b1, it would all be over. White finds an ingenious zugzwang to bring it about:

1.Qc3 Kb1 2.Qd3+ Ka1 3.Qd4 Kb1 4.Qe4+ Ka1 5.Qe5 Kb1 6.Qf5+ Ka1 7.Qf6 Kb1 8.Qg6+ Ka1 9.Qg7 Kb1 10.Qh7+ Ka1 11.Qh8 Kb1 12.Qh1#