I assume it wouldn't feel pointless to you if it had been presented as a mate in 4 problem. (A hint to the composer.)
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Jun 19, 2016
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#1963
A simple one from a blitz game I watched, however, overlooked in the game
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White, under check, plays Kd1. Find the best move for Black after this.
Jun 21, 2016
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#1967
I almost got that one right but I promoted to a rook and was told "Incorrect".
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Jun 22, 2016
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#1970
jsaldea12 wrote:
I shall appreciate a response./comments. Again, thank you.
The problem is faulty because White has three first moves to force mate in 6 or less: g6, Bb6, and Bd8. You gave the winning line for 1.g6, although your final move should be Ngf3#. You didn't address 1.Bb6. You gave one defensive move against 1.Bd8, so let's look at it first.
1.Bd8 g6 2.Bf6 h4 3.Nh3. Now the black knight has to move, and if it doesn't capture the f6 bishop, White plays 4.Ne5+ Kd4 5.Ng4+ Kc4 6.Nxe3#. That leaves 3...Nxf6 4.Nf4 h3 5.gxf6 g5 (or h2) 6.Bd5#.
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Jun 27, 2016
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#1972
check out my tactics forum here: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/cool-tactic3?page=1
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THE INEVITABLE BISHOPS
My friends and I created this puzzle, we are really proud of it.
White to move and win
I was so excited when I stumbled across this position in one of my blitz games 
Jul 9, 2016
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#1978
I didn't realize at first why promoting to a queen or rook doesn't work. Nice one.
MATE IN 4
Nice idea, but do you realize 1.Qg5 works just as well?
Yes, but it's not the fastest mate.
Yes, that may be correct, but a position that is easily won by quite a caveman move available feels a bit pointless as a puzzle to me - but that may be just my personal taste.