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Chess Puzzle Problem

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #1

    d_lairson


    I've attached a copy of an Abbott Chess Problem (no 7) that I have issue with and thought I would see what others think about this. This is a two move puzzle. I think the puzzle can be solved with a Bc3 for mate, one move. The solution in the book is Qh6 - Bc3. Is this an unnecessary step just to make two moves or am I missing something?
    Thanks,
    David


  • 3 years ago · Quote · #2

    lmadiedo

     Well, there is a Knight that controls c3 square, so it can't be 1 move.

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #3

    xxTHIR13ENxx

    I think it's Re1 first move. It's a check with forced mate to follow. If Be4, Qg5#. If Ne3, then it's Bc3#.

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #4

    lajf

    Another possibility is to play d4+ and after cxd4 (forced) then Qxd4 mate. But two moves are also necessary...  the solution Qh6, Bc3 doesn't make much sense to me.

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #5

    Izjar

    I second Lajf with D4+, it removes that defender and opens the King to more attacks.

  • 3 years ago · Quote · #6

    blueeyesn

    I like the D4+ better but I can not see any one move mate.

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