18 Apr 08
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It's not too often that puzzles like these come up in a game.
Black to move. Mate in 4.
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18 Apr 08
Originally posted by GatecrasherPhilidors Legacy.
It's not too often that puzzles like these come up in a game.
Black to move. Mate in 4.
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... and its quite common!
18 Apr 08
Originally posted by GatecrasherNot my game, but even Thread 91337 shows the pattern in a blitz game between fairly low-rated players. [And someone linked a game with much higher-rated players at the end.]
Sure, its a famous mating pattern, but how often has it occured in your games?
18 Apr 08
Originally posted by SwissGambitSorry. I didn't read that thread. Looks like your typical RHP squabble/flame war. I'm sure in the universe of chess games, there are many, many examples of smothered mate. But even Dragon Fire's link in that thread is to a game on another site. Anyone know of (non-blitz) examples at RHP?
Not my game, but even Thread 91337 shows the pattern in a blitz game between fairly low-rated players. [And someone linked a game with much higher-rated players at the end.]
19 Apr 08
Originally posted by GatecrasherI wasn't asking you to read the thread; I specifically pointed out where the games were in the thread to try and save you that trouble.
Sorry. I didn't read that thread. Looks like your typical RHP squabble/flame war. I'm sure in the universe of chess games, there are many, many examples of smothered mate. But even Dragon Fire's link in that thread is to a game on another site. Anyone know of (non-blitz) examples at RHP?
Of course the mate will be more rare in non-blitz situations. Most corr. players will see the threat easily and either defend it, or resign if there is no good defense.
19 Apr 08
Originally posted by GatecrasherDidnt mean to dis you! Actually getting the mate is rare but the threat of it is quite common.
Sure, its a famous mating pattern, but how often has it occured in your games?
I've actually had the mate twice; once years ago OTB and once against my old Kasparov Galileo.
Nice game btw!