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mijovic91

Black is in a losing position, but lacks the pressure of white on the offensive at his heels. He decides to venture a little too far behind enemy lines with 1...Kc4.

White may not be fully on the offensive yet, but he is no pushover. How will he punish this transgression with deadly effect?

JeanPerrier

white is up 2 pieces, i dont really see how he can loose

mijovic91

You're right, White is highly unlikely to lose, but Black isn't completely finished yet and would be quite able to put up a fight for at least another 15 moves. He could also attempt something offensive and risky like Kd3.

With White's Queen's Rook locked in the corner (especially after Kb3) and Bishop hanging on h8 it is effectively King and Knight against Two Knights and a Rook, which is obviously a disadvantage for Black, but not one worth resigning over immediately.

Anyway, the move to be found is one that forces mate in a few moves and shortens the game noticeably for White, notice how the pretext to the puzzle doesn't ask you to play for Black and win! (funnily enough...)

mijovic91

Cheers Luke, you using my theme yet? 'The persistence of Memory' take a look, it's quite easy on the eye.

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p.s. I didn't make this, it came from an online game I played, just thought it might be interesting as a puzzle Smile

Cleptomania

Because i could solve it, it made me feel really good, so I like it!  Thanks! Smile

RobertPagliuca

Nice puzzle maks

I am lacking inspiration to make a puzzle at the moment.I will play some live games for some inspiration and will probably have a new puzzle up soon. Check it out if i do....

P.s. Check out my blog aswell!

Gwyllem

what's your king doing, a walkabout? A king needs a castle...

1chessking

why would you send your king in like that?  it's suicide!!

Nytik

Nice puzzle. I like how the knights make every move forced.