Mate in three

kbaumen

Posers and Puzzles

08 Nov 06 20:47

kbaumen

Sigulda, Latvia

Joined: 30 Aug 06
Moves: 4048

08 Nov 06 20:47

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Invalid FEN inserted - 1Q4K1/4pp2/1p2R3/rr2P1N1/2bPBkpB/2N2p2/3P4

Now this one's a killer. White to mate in three

MoneyMaker7

Joined: 01 Nov 06
Moves: 13406

09 Nov 06 21:53

1. Nxb5-Rxb5 or Bxb5
2. Rf6-exf6
3. exf6

I think that's right

richjohnson

TANSTAAFL

Walking on sunshine

Joined: 28 Jun 01
Moves: 63101

09 Nov 06 22:19

Originally posted by MoneyMaker7
1. Nxb5-Rxb5 or Bxb5
2. Rf6-exf6
3. exf6

I think that's right

1. Nxb5...Bxe6! (2.Nxe6...Kxe4)

BigDogg

Secret RHP coder

on the payroll

Joined: 26 Nov 04
Moves: 155080

10 Nov 06 08:39

Originally posted by MoneyMaker7
1. Nxb5-Rxb5 or Bxb5
2. Rf6-exf6
3. exf6

I think that's right

Black can play 3...Re5

kbaumen

Sigulda, Latvia

Joined: 30 Aug 06
Moves: 4048

10 Nov 06 17:43

Originally posted by MoneyMaker7
1. Nxb5-Rxb5 or Bxb5
2. Rf6-exf6
3. exf6

I think that's right

Black, can also move 1. ... f6. Nxb5 isn't the move.

kbaumen

Sigulda, Latvia

Joined: 30 Aug 06
Moves: 4048

13 Nov 06 18:50

Originally posted by kbaumen
Black, can also move 1. ... f6. Nxb5 isn't the move.

So far, only one user has sent me the correct move. Isn't there anyone else, who can solve this puzzle? Or everyone's too shy to check how correct are their answers by PM'ing me?

Ian68

Joined: 16 Oct 06
Moves: 4532

13 Nov 06 18:56

Originally posted by kbaumen
So far, only one user has sent me the correct move. Isn't there anyone else, who can solve this puzzle? Or everyone's too shy to check how correct are their answers by PM'ing me?

I gave up and used an engine. I don't think I would ever have seen that move myself.

Darrie

Joined: 08 Oct 06
Moves: 10525

13 Nov 06 19:51

1 edit

Damn this one is really brilliant. I love it! Solved it in 11 minutes 😛
edit: that is, if my answer which i believe to be correct is correct.

kbaumen

Sigulda, Latvia

Joined: 30 Aug 06
Moves: 4048

13 Nov 06 20:18

It is correct. Damn, 11 minutes is really good.

Black Queen

Joined: 15 Sep 06
Moves: 1692

19 Nov 06 09:28

3 edits

I think I have finally solved a puzzle!
Rf6+ PxR
PxP+ Re5
QxR#
Can anyone tell me if it is wrong? I just was eager to prove I can solve things.

crazyblue

Joined: 29 Apr 05
Moves: 827

19 Nov 06 12:05

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Originally posted by Black Queen
I think I have finally solved a puzzle!
Rf6+ PxR
PxP+ Re5
QxR#
Can anyone tell me if it is wrong? I just was eager to prove I can solve things.

Did you set up your final position on a board? If yes, take a close look at the 2nd Black rook.

Black Queen

Joined: 15 Sep 06
Moves: 1692

19 Nov 06 12:46

No I didn't set up the position on a board, I used my mind. Damn. So close as well. Sorry people, my visualizing isn't as good as it should be for someone who has a rating of 1620.

kbaumen

Sigulda, Latvia

Joined: 30 Aug 06
Moves: 4048

19 Nov 06 17:16

Originally posted by Black Queen
I think I have finally solved a puzzle!
Rf6+ PxR
PxP+ Re5
QxR#
Can anyone tell me if it is wrong? I just was eager to prove I can solve things.

Though this is wrong, it is very close to the solution. 😉

iraqi insurgent

Joined: 06 Jul 06
Moves: 1163

20 Nov 06 01:04

I sent what i hope was the answer in a PM..... it was tough alright