Whoever Proposed Ra5 for an alternative, it is not a good idea. The move can be countered by Rb1 attacking b6, where the knight must move to put the king in check and white's checkmate is spoiled and black has an opportunity to win again. I do not see the wisdom in alowing your opponate the freedom of manuver to come up with ways to spoil your victory.

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Ligon wrote:

Whoever Proposed Ra5 for an alternative, it is not a good idea. The move can be countered by Rb1 attacking b6, where the knight must move to put the king in check and white's checkmate is spoiled and black has an opportunity to win again. I do not see the wisdom in alowing your opponate the freedom of manuver to come up with ways to spoil your victory.

If I missed anything please let me know.

4. Rxa6 bxa6 5. Qxa6#

Sweet, Thanks Rnewms.

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EASY VERY NICE

Expect the unexpected..... pawns.

Great

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Nice !

First try!  Why don't I see this problem or similar  problems in my games?  

easy but nice

Very easy but fun.

Nice puzzle. Never paint yourself into a corner.

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Because you were told it's a "mate in 3" and you look for that.

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