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3/1/2011 - Nikolai Zinoviev, Lisove gospodarsto, 1994


  • 2 years ago · Quote · #81

    sabujakash

    why not Rc1 and threating Rc8 mate??

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #82

    chesshd

    Lepori wrote:

    why not  Rh1??


    Because the bishop can go to g8 and Rh8 is stalemate and if Rh6 then bishop h7 and after it is taken it is stalemate.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #83

    leonelcm

    Interesting and good practice, thanx for sharing...

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #84

    sen_kwan

    sabujakash wrote:

    why not Rc1 and threating Rc8 mate??


    because if u move Rc1 then black will play Bc2, if u take that bishop it will be a stalemate.. if u dont take that bishop u still have a winning move but u have to make more moves for winning..

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #85

    chesshd

    sabujakash wrote:

    why not Rc1 and threating Rc8 mate??


    Because black can respond with Bf5 and cannot be taken due to stalemate,  you still have a win, but it will take a little longer.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #86

    BenTal

    imbroglio5 wrote:

    There are at least 5 different moves to solve this puzzle, not just the one given


    ... but the one given is the only one that does the job in two moves.

    White has to be careful here, because they cannot touch the black bishop, as it is the only black piece that can move (unless one of the knights is moved of course). So black can use the bishop to block (almost) any approach to the 8th rank by the rook. So Rg2, Bg6, and black cannot take the bishop, and has to find another route (Rb2, any bishop move, Rb8#). Rc1, Bc2 and again white needs an extra option (Kd4, any bishop move, Rc8#). Anyway, here are some lines...

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #87

    M_GH

    good

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #88

    limburg439

    Very very easy

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #89

    WildWestGold

    Rook to a1, bishop goes anywhere, Rook to a8 and wham!

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #90

    mammalsauce

    I don't do well when you have to assume a bad move in response

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #91

    xray

    good review/instruction....

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #92

    sen_kwan

    WildWestGold wrote:

    Rook to a1, bishop goes anywhere, Rook to a8 and wham!


    Ra1 then black play Be4 cover the a8 square ( if Kxe4 its a stalemate ). Ra8 check and Bxa8 took the rook with wham!

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #93

    basant

    not impressive.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #94

    Korkandai

    Rf1 is also a good move and same numbers of moves to achieve target

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #95

    BenTal

    Korkandai wrote:

    Rf1 is also a good move and same numbers of moves to achieve target


    Rf1, Bf5, and mate is prevented for a couple more moves...

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #96

    C-Sure

    Nice lesson on how to box in a peice using two knights.  It's in the vault.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #97

    strochess

    Why not Rh1 first?

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #98

    lcfseth

    Rh1 Bg8 Rh8 Stalemate, other moves possible, but not a mate in 2.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #99

    strochess

    Of course! Thanks Icfseth, for your replyLaughing

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #100

    ursodomar

    good one, quite easy, but good


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