The second contest has started! Same rules as the first- you get a chess problem, and have to name the key. If you've seen this before, no answering. no using anything except a board & pieces-no internet. The winner again recieves a prize! :)...
I've decided to start a contest. I'll give you a chess problem, and you have to name the "key"- the first move that leads to checkmate no matter what black plays. no cheating- if you've seen this before, no answering. and no using anything except ...
The American chess legend Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) was one of the most famous chess players of the 19th century and possibly the best of his time. After becoming U.S. champion in 1857, the following year he set off on a famous tour of Europ...
It's always nice to see a double-rook sac and a king-hunt all over the board. And if it occured in the 18th century?
The great Miguel Nadjorf (1910-1997) created some brilliant masterpieces during his lifetime, but one that really stands out is this one he played in 1928. Dubbed the "Polish Immortal", he sacrifices all 4 minor pieces to win.
In this widely overlooked historical game, Black sacrifices his queen just to force White's king deep into his territory. Amazingly enough, White's pieces cannot free his king from the trap and the game ends in perpetual check.
We've all been there- after a horrible and unthinkable blunder, we're facing a hopelessly lost position. What do we do then? Resign? No. "Sit tight and hope for a blunder."- Sammy Reshevsky. Just ask David Bronstein...
