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FerrusKG
Jan 29, 2008
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This is from tactics trainer. Solution is 1... Qxh3 2. gh Bxe4. But I thought 1... Qg3 2 hg (anything else - then Qh2#) Qh4# would also work. Where am I wrong?????????????????????????????
P.S. I mistyped it's "Black to move". I'm just too lazy to correct Laughing

 


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Aristokatt
Jan 29, 2008
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#2
Some of those tactic trainers that don't lead to check mate are a mystery to meUndecided
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NM undefined
Jan 29, 2008
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#3

you must land a check to mate in two.. otherwise white can blow it's queen to make it a mate in 3 :P.

technicalities :P. 


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ivandh
Jan 29, 2008
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#4
I think Qg3 works fine.
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ivandh
Jan 29, 2008
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#5
I dislike such trainers. By having only one "correct" line when two or more are equally valid, and by focusing on massive sacrifices that are uncommon in game situations, the trainer encourages a separate mindset from actual games. With puzzles and trainers I always look for the most sensible way to sacrifice my queen, something that isn't wise in a game! Maybe trainers work for other people though.
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FerrusKG
Jan 31, 2008
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#6

Does it really matter if it's mate in three or two??? I won't care in real game! And for sure I would prefer not to sacrifice my queen...

 

Thanks for comments, everybody.