blind puzzle bump - solution here-
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/13-moves-to-mate
"Blind" Puzzle
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This puzzle is set up as a “Blind” puzzle…I am interested in training for (in a way) blindfold chess. I am not sure if this kind of training can help, although I don’t think it can hurt. My suggestion is to actually first try to solve to puzzle blind (not looking at the diagram or placing the pieces on a board), by visualizing the pieces on their squares. If you are having a difficult time visualizing the pieces, I have a link below that will take you to a diagram of the puzzle.
~~~BLACK to MOVE...
Position for each side...
White: Kh1, Qe4, Rb1, Rf1, pawns - d3, g2, h3
Black: Kb8, Qb2, Rh8, Bb7, Bd6, pawns - a7, c5
Material is even
Description: First evaluate the position and think which side is better; White just played Rb1…it is Black to move.
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For those that cannot visualize, you can find a diagram here: http://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/diagram-for-blind-puzzle
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For the SOLUTION, you can find it here: http://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/13-moves-to-mate
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*This puzzle was inspired by a game I played where the ending was very similar, although the continuation I played was different and actually was longer. I modified the puzzle so that there's not as many pawns on the board so it will be a little easier to visualize. Let me know what you think of the idea of a "blind" puzzle and what you think of the puzzle itself, thanks!