I posted this in the "puzzlers" forum but now I realize, there isn't much traffic there. In case anyone is interested:
Just for fun... a puzzle of my own design. My first. Hope I didn't screw it up.
Black plays f7f5, threatening the queen.
Spell out what you think is white's best move, using only letters or words.
Originally posted by @tom-wolseypxp e.p. checkmate
I posted this in the "puzzlers" forum but now I realize, there isn't much traffic there. In case anyone is interested:
Just for fun... a puzzle of my own design. My first. Hope I didn't screw it up.
Black plays f7f5, threatening the queen.
Spell out what you think is white's best move, using only letters or words.
[fen]3r4/1pb1k1nN/p5p1/1bq1PpN1/6Q1/2p2P1P/P2r2PB/R3R2K[/fen]
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyThis was pretty easy. You should create one that’s more difficult, maybe even a mate in two or three.
I posted this in the "puzzlers" forum but now I realize, there isn't much traffic there. In case anyone is interested:
Just for fun... a puzzle of my own design. My first. Hope I didn't screw it up.
Black plays f7f5, threatening the queen.
Spell out what you think is white's best move, using only letters or words.
[fen]3r4/1pb1k1nN/p5p1/1bq1PpN1/6Q1/2p2P1P/P2r2PB/R3R2K[/fen]
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyNot bad sir, though en passant solutions are a little cliché in puzzles. (It's often the first thing one looks for).
I posted this in the "puzzlers" forum but now I realize, there isn't much traffic there. In case anyone is interested:
Just for fun... a puzzle of my own design. My first. Hope I didn't screw it up.
Black plays f7f5, threatening the queen.
Spell out what you think is white's best move, using only letters or words.
[fen]3r4/1pb1k1nN/p5p1/1bq1PpN1/6Q1/2p2P1P/P2r2PB/R3R2K[/fen]
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeIt occurred to me that the coolest checkmate ever would be an en passant discovered double checkmate. So I built a puzzle around it.
Not bad sir, though en passant solutions are a little cliché in puzzles. (It's often the first thing one looks for).
Definitely easy, but a marvel to look at imho
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyAn interesting checkmate for sure, but as a puzzle, something of a wet kipper.
It occurred to me that the coolest checkmate ever would be an en passant discovered double checkmate. So I built a puzzle around it.
Definitely easy, but a marvel to look at imho
😛
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeWhy I oughta..... [raises clinched fist]
An interesting checkmate for sure, but as a puzzle, something of a wet kipper.
😛
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeThat and a queen sacrifice.
Not bad sir, though en passant solutions are a little cliché in puzzles. (It's often the first thing one looks for).
Originally posted by @wolfgang59I'm sure no such checkmate has ever occurred. At least in recorded chess.
Three hours and a sleepless night.
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyNot bad for a first try. The double clearance of diagonals is aesthetically pleasing.
I posted this in the "puzzlers" forum but now I realize, there isn't much traffic there. In case anyone is interested:
Just for fun... a puzzle of my own design. My first. Hope I didn't screw it up.
Black plays f7f5, threatening the queen.
Spell out what you think is white's best move, using only letters or words.
[fen]3r4/1pb1k1nN/p5p1/1bq1PpN1/6Q1/2p2P1P/P2r2PB/R3R2K[/fen]
Originally posted by @bigdoggproblemWhy thank you sir. Gold star for not being overly critical due to the "easiness" of the puzzle which might not be so easy for everyone. It was just in fun, as prefaced.
Not bad for a first try. The double clearance of diagonals is aesthetically pleasing.
Now. Let's get back at each others' throats about something. ðŸ˜
Originally posted by @tom-wolseyLet's talk disparagingly about the white hat in your avatar.
Why thank you sir. Gold star for not being overly critical due to the "easiness" of the puzzle which might not be so easy for everyone. It was just in fun, as prefaced.
Now. Let's get back at each others' throats about something. ðŸ˜
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeDo you know who that is in my avatar (I'm thinking about changing it though)
Let's talk disparagingly about the white hat in your avatar.
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Originally posted by @tom-wolseyNo idea.
Do you know who that is in my avatar (I'm thinking about changing it though)
Replace it with a picture of Mr Burns from the Simpsons.
Edit: Do it immediately!