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Petrosian To Win In 3 Moves


  • 2 years ago · Quote · #1

    zankfrappa

         Here is a nice tactical finish by the great
    Petrosian.  He had a reputation as a methodical positional player but here he won in only 21 moves.
          Can you find the three moves that lead to
    black's resignation?

    Bonus 1: Can you explain why black resigned?
    Bonus 2: Can you name Petrosian's opponent?

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #2

    zankfrappa


         Well, for some reason this puzzle is not working for me when I try it.

    The moves are: 19. Qxf6+   Kxf6
                            20. Be5+    Kg5
                            21. Bg7

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #3

    LearnChess

    Looks like black's king is stuck on the 5th rank, and with white's pawns and light squared bishop/knight can get a checkmate quickly.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #4

    Crazychessplaya

    Ludek Pachman was his opponent.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #5

    zankfrappa

    Correct as usual.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #6

    chry3841

    unfortunately saw this game a week ago so I knew it :D


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