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billwall
Oct 21, 2007
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#1

Here is an interesting combination played by Adolf Anderssen against Journoud.  The opening was a King's Gambit Accepted.  Anderssen found a way to checkmate his opponent.

 


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Etienne
Oct 21, 2007
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#2
Bd6!, you can't argue against such an argument!
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TalFan
Oct 21, 2007
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#3

Bd6!!  is such an amazing clear move , yet I would have a lot of trouble finding it.


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greersome
Oct 21, 2007
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#4
Why didn't black play 1...Nxh5 and capture white's queen?
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Etienne
Oct 21, 2007
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#5
Well it was slightly better as black could escape mate (I'm not sure if there is a forced mate after that) but he will have to at least give back the queen in a lost position.
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greyfox
Oct 21, 2007
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#6
greersome wrote: Why didn't black play 1...Nxh5 and capture white's queen?

 2. Rc7+ and mate next move.


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billwall
Oct 22, 2007
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#7

Click on the move list to see the alternative moves such as 1...Nxh5


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MsCloyescapade
Jun 18, 2008
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#8

Nxh5 variations


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MsCloyescapade
Jun 18, 2008
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#9
found one more
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x-5058622868
Jun 18, 2008
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#10

Cloyescapade:

 

1. Bd6 Nxh5

2. Rc7+ Kb8

3. Rxc6#