Polgar's 5334 Problem Book question
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can you post it so people without acess to the book can help
Feb 22, 2008
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calvinhobbesliker wrote: can you post it so people without acess to the book can help
Well, the entire book is in PGN format at
http://www.discoveret.org/pipermail/or_chess/2004-January/000015.html
Feb 22, 2008
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RetGuvvie98 wrote:
because if black wants to stop Qb1, he must play either the rook or bishop to block the queen going down on the file to b1.
a. if black plays Rb3 (attacking the queen), the rook blocks the bishop from guarding against 2. Nc2#,
and
b. if black plays Bb3 (blocking the queen from going to b1), white can play 2. Qc3# because now the rook can NOT take her.
thus: mate in two.
oh yes, there are some mate in two solutions that have a mate in one available. and a few other minor errors in the book, but generally, it is great.
Oh...I see it.
Wish the book had the moves, but it is for our learning!
decenso wrote: calvinhobbesliker wrote: can you post it so people without acess to the book can help
Well, the entire book is in PGN format at
http://www.discoveret.org/pipermail/or_chess/2004-January/000015.html
Great! Thank you very much!
Feb 22, 2008
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decenso wrote:
I've just begun playing chess after a 20 year hiatus.
I bought Laszlo's book with 5334 problems in it and boy, I must be rusty.
I can't figure out why certain Solutions are 'solutions'.
Hi Frank,
I was in a similar position a few years ago, getting back into chess in my late 30's not having played since my teens. Tactical problem books like Polgar's are one of the most evective ways of building playing strength, but before taking one on I suggest a book that explains tactics, what the commont themes are, how to spot them and so forth. To this end I don't know that you'll ever do better than Sierawan's now classic Winning Chess Tactics, though there are other similar books that might serve you equally well.
Feb 22, 2008
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skorj wrote: decenso wrote:
I've just begun playing chess after a 20 year hiatus.
I bought Laszlo's book with 5334 problems in it and boy, I must be rusty.
I can't figure out why certain Solutions are 'solutions'.
Hi Frank,
I was in a similar position a few years ago, getting back into chess in my late 30's not having played since my teens. Tactical problem books like Polgar's are one of the most evective ways of building playing strength, but before taking one on I suggest a book that explains tactics, what the commont themes are, how to spot them and so forth. To this end I don't know that you'll ever do better than Sierawan's now classic Winning Chess Tactics, though there are other similar books that might serve you equally well.
Got that book, and am going to read it. I have about 60 new chess books, some electronic. Time to dive in.
Feb 22, 2008
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#8
If you don't want to buy a book on tactics try www.chesstactics.org which has a complete online book. If you haven't stumped up the cash for a subscription to this site then a good alternative to the Tactics Trainer is http://chess.emrald.net/r/>
Feb 22, 2008
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#9
Sharukin wrote: If you don't want to buy a book on tactics try www.chesstactics.org which has a complete online book. If you haven't stumped up the cash for a subscription to this site then a good alternative to the Tactics Trainer is
Thanks!
Excercise 1827 is definitely wrong, it says it is a mate in 2, but take a look:
This is how I interpreted it.
I've just begun playing chess after a 20 year hiatus.
I bought Laszlo's book with 5334 problems in it and boy, I must be rusty.
I can't figure out why certain Solutions are 'solutions'.
For example,
Why is #2180's solution to a mate in two, 1. Qb4 ?
I don't understand.
Sorry,
Frank