2002.02.29 Tactics #1

I have a lot of tactics collected from different sources. Now and then, you'll see a position to solve in that forum. As often as possible, I'll give you the entire game, i.e. you'll be able to see the whole game after solving the problem [click on "move list" and you'll have more details]. There is a drawback: positions where it is black's turn to play might appear from white's point of view. Sometimes, I'll submit a variation which did not occur in the original game

Here, the first position: Black to move and win

A nice one. When you don`t know how to solve a tactics training sacrifice your Queen But I would have expected somebody with FIDE ELO 2450 to resign before the checkmate.

He resigned just after Qxf5 and you can see it if you check the comments on the moves after having solved it.

I see - I didn`t know I had to "replay" the puzzle to see comments. Well, it`s been a good day today for I`ve learnt something new.