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Frequent_flyer
A classic postion that reappears many times. Even I encountered it in a casual game once. Elegant and satisfying.
SVSR
known already!!!!!!!nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
arxion
d4_or_CaroKann
usually these puzzles are well thought out, but i seem to see another mate in 5, is there anything wrong with:
not saying that this puzzle isn't well thought out
So there were basically two mates. However, the "smothered mate" is the more beautiful one!
I think this works too:
1. Qe6+ Kh8 2. Nf7+ Kg8 3. Nd8+ Kh8 4. Qe8+ Qf8 5. Qxf8#
*and you don't sacrifice your queen this way
-oh, everyone else already noticed the second solution, so nevermind...
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Except it was really frustrating to see the alternative and then have software refuse to move it! :-P
epburton84
kana01
why didnt the king move to h6 instead of h8 when he was put in check in move 3
Captaincapture
Classic smothered mate! I'm still waiting to get this kind of mate in a game!
ndskykng
Study it harder next time. He can't go to h6, he's not jumping two squares. Over his pawns.
milray101
ok
maxmatrix1982
easy! ;)
sheepweevil
You're correct. That's the solution I found too.
kourents
:D
mszulzyk
this is mate in 3
smotheredmate1
Someone with a name like mine doesn't have problems solving this type of puzzle. lol
dahchessmaster
yay!! first try!!
Smoothkp
Top notch
Zalmeth
nice
knightenday
"smothered mate" :) classic
Timeyo_R_Nkosi
Done
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