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Sutibu
Hey there, I've just acquired the well known Chess: 5334 Problems, Combinations and Games by Lazslo Polgar, and I'm puzzled (hah!) by puzzle # 323.
The solutions index states 1.Nd5 as the correct solution, but I think 1.Qd6 also works, since if 1... b6 2.Qd5# and 1...Ka5 2.Qc5#. I can't seem to find any errata anywhere on the web, so help me out chess.com: Am I missing anything?
(White to move, Mate in 2)
Hurrican3
2... b5!!! (yes 3 exclamation marks) 3. Qa7#
Argh, can't believe I didn't see that! :) Thanks!!
heinzie
Actually it was not composed by Polgar, but by Tibor Schönberger, Magyar Sakkvilag 1935. And yes, there is only one correct solution...!
Yes, I know, it says so at the solution index. Did you recognize the puzzle or do you happen to own the book? :)For enthusiasts, 2 more puzzles:
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