March's Blitz 'n' Memes
Welcome everybody, to another Blunder filled edition of Blitz 'n' Memes.
If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do.
As always, the tactics have been selected from the Japan Chess Federation's monthly blitz tournament: TGIF Blitz. The tourney takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month, 21:00 JST, right here on chess.com. It consists of seven rounds of blitz, with a time control of 3+2; and is open to all JCF club members.
The Memes on the other hand were gathered from the depths of the InterWebs...
A really straightforward set of tactics this month, I think a lot of you will get all 5 tactics correct on the first try.
So, without further ado, lets get to the Blitz 'n' Memes...
A Won Footrace
After a year's absence due to my weekly futsal session falling on Friday evenings, I made my triumphal return to TGIF Blitz, scoring 1/2 a point in my first four games, and not being paired in the 5th round...O_o...But I was able to win my last two games...
Here in the 7th round, playing, Black, I find a winning tactic, to win this endgame footrace.
What's the best way to guarantee the Black pawn Queens?
A Magnetic Personality
In the first round, Shiki_Chess, playing White, is able to draw Black's attention and get the full point.
Use a forcing move to get Black's attention.
High Jump
In the 6th round, IM rnanjo, playing White, goes from losing to winning with this surprise shot.
Loose piece do tend to fall off...
My repertoire cannot help it's nature...
In Your Face
The 3rd round, saw Novastarlight7, playing White, you a subtle mate threat to win material.
Again forcing moves are best.
Open Says Me
Our final tactic is from the 2nd round, IM rnanjo, playing White, decides to open the position, and won't take no for an answer.
Good luck!
And that was it, that was March Blitz 'n' Memes...
Congratulations to IM rnanjo, for winning with a perfect 7/7 score...
And more importantly, congrats to you Puzzle IMs who scored a perfect 5/5, you're simply the Best, better than all the rest...
As always, thanks for reading and feel free to share these puzzles with your friends down at the library or wellness clinic.
Cheers, SheldonOfOsaka
P.S. Snick into the "Click Button's" House and steal is Queens out of his chess set...just the Queens.
