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d_lairson
Aug 24, 2009
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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


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lmadiedo
Aug 24, 2009
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#2

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

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lajf
Aug 24, 2009
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#3

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.

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Izjar
Aug 24, 2009
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#4

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

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blueeyesn
Aug 25, 2009
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#5

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