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martos
The original problem:
tolikid
I still don't know the answer. There is one more idea (on the diagram), but black manages to save by Qe7+! or Qe8+! and then Kg7. Maybe it can be changed somehow so there is no Kg7 possibility.
If white first to move then Nf7 is mate. If not then draw
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I think this is solution that arrives at previous puzzle:):
IM Kacparov
That can't be the solution as once black promotes, it's white's move - and it should be black's...
I got a clue that the pawn is on the g (or b) file, but still no solution.
nyLsel
What's the answer?
BorgQueen
You're sure it's not a fool's errand?
SPIRITF1
???
Nice try but 1.Nd5 only leads to a draw. Try again.
gimmewuchagot
Wow, I have no idea, lol
My deear friend let me ask u if u ask yourself what will do white on move 11?
shoopi
Interesting problem. It's definitely possible to get a safe promotion, but that seems to always lead to a drawn game.
stubborn_d0nkey
Thats an interesting safe promotion! Using a pin to keep the queen away. The ones I found just restricted her access
White will capture the black queen, of course.
The solution actually was quite easy :)
Black to move and lose.
There is no way for black to save that game.
Brilliant, you've done it.
It sure looks simple now, doesn't it? but all of us couldn't do it. All it took to lift the stalemate defence was a small adjustment of the pieces.
I'm certainly pleased with this solution.
Wow, that's so simple :P
Well done Kacparov... did you work it out yourself?
No, we worked it out on one of the EYCC preparation sessions :)
Cool :-)
Thanks!
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