How to Solve Chess Puzzles #6

I share my thoughts while trying to solve 3 chess puzzles.

3 years ago
BrankoSurovina

Nice puzzlesThanks,jerry
3 years ago
cordata

Loved this video! and now tracking you: see you soon!
3 years ago
ThomasRa4

I thought for sure it was Qc4 but you got it right - bc1.
3 years ago
iMacChess

2 out of 3
I got the first one & the third one right, and got the second one half right...
3 years ago
xlote

Thanks! More please...
3 years ago
FM gauranga

Nice puzzles, solved the first two ones quickly, but also played ...Rf1+ Kh2 g3+ in the third one. There's something about forcing checks that attract my mind.
3 years ago
Koalabear630

Heads up, I'm not very good as this game, so any corrections to any possible miscalculations is appreciated.

First puzzle, after the exchange on c3, Be2?? is a blunder after Nxe2 Kxe2 Re8+. If Kf1 follows, Bd3#. Kd2 is your best option imho, but the king is vulnerable now. You're up a minor piece, so perhaps best is to give it back and castle.

Second puzzle, I probably would've played it that way, but I was too lazy to look for a solution. Went with you.

Third puzzle, I calculated Rf1+ Kh2 Qf2, with mate to follow, but white definately could've done something about it with Qg3. Didn't see that at the time.
3 years ago
StevieBlues

lovin the puzzles jerry, do you ever play tournament chess anymore?
3 years ago
Towerwood

Thanks, very instructive!