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19th March 2008, 11:26am
#1
by Raito
Medan Indonesia
Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 150


19th March 2008, 12:45pm
#2
by demonic_seer
Ephrata, PA United States
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 19
OK, that wasn't so obvious, but of course, you have to assume the possibility of a pawn move.
19th March 2008, 12:52pm
#3
by Loomis
Durham, NC United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 4945
Black is moving top to bottom. At least that is the assumption I make when the diagram is presented without coordinates (it is confirmed once you see the notation in the solution). So there is no possibility of a pawn move. the only other possibilites are the king going to the h-file and then Bf5 is checkmate.
19th March 2008, 07:51pm
#4
by NM OmarCayenne
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 12607
Very nice!
19th March 2008, 08:05pm
#5
by topspin
Long Island United States
Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 24
When I first saw the puzzle I was mildly annoyed because, really, who cares about a mate in 2 when white has such a material advantage.  But then, when I ultimately was unable to figure it out, I appreciated the fact that it is a very good puzzle.  So thanks.
19th March 2008, 10:56pm
#6
by pineear
Brooklyn, NY United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 25
topspin speaks for me. I liked it.
 
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