Posers and Puzzles
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Originally posted by schakuhr
Hello, the puzzle was: [b] what is white's best move , not White to play and win .[/b]
So, what is it?
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Originally posted by schakuhr
Hello, the puzzle was: [b] what is white's best move , not White to play and win .[/b]
It needs a new stipulation - something to warn the solver to lower his expectations.
"White to play and maintain equality".
"White to play and not try for a win".
"White to play and avoid blundering".
OR my favorite:
"This is only for students - do not bother solving".
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Well, I've e-mailed Mr. Balestri. We'll see what he has to say!
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No need to wait:
http://www.balestris.com/chess/index.asp?s=solution&d=0326
It's as lame as I thought. Furthermore, it's not clear that 1.Kd2 is better than 1.Kd1, is it?
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Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
No need to wait:
http://www.balestris.com/chess/index.asp?s=solution&d=0326
It's as lame as I thought. Furthermore, it's not clear that 1.Kd2 is better than 1.Kd1, is it?
Yes, thanks. Anyway, Mr Balestri is on a cruise in the Caribbean. He sent me a very nice e-postcard.
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And can you believe it? He couldn't identify the puzzle from the position I gave him because he doesn't know FEN!
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