"Impossible" Puzzle
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ErikPettitt wrote:
After Bxb7, there is no rook to move to Rg8
Because your rook has been voluntary offered.
Nice try, though.
I think its impossible under 3 moves
1. Be4 Bb7
2. Rd8 Bc8
3. Nca5#
Be4 Bg4+ and it will take you more than 3 moves
Bf5 x c8 / Kb8
Bc8-a6 / Ka8
Qh3-d8#
ai36 wrote:
Bf5 x c8 / Kb8
Bc8-a6 / Ka8
Qh3-d8#
Stalemate on your first move Sir.
wait...never mind
Nc3-d5 / Bxf5
Nd5-b6# ?
1. Nd5 Bd7
quite right...
...bD7
Rg8+ / Bc8
Rxc8#
i.e. it is "black to move"
Hello everyone, Asorski at your service!
The right move is:
1. Ke2!!
And now: 1...Bb7/Bxf5 2. Rg8+ Bc8 3. Rxc8#,
1...Be6 2. Nb8+ Bd5 3. Bxd5#
1...Bd7 2. Nb8+ Bc6 (2...Kxa7 3. Qg1#) 3. Bxc6#
1...Ba6+ 2.Nab5!!
And now: 2... Bxb5+ 3. axb5#
2... Bc8 3. Ra7#
2... Bb7 3.Nc7#!
The amazing contruction of this problem makes a solver think that this is very easy to solve but it's the other way around!
The hidden resources at black's disposal is noted here. The 1...Bd7! followed by 2...Kb7!! move prevents any attempt by white to mate in 3. Also, the 1...Be6 move defends g8 and threatens 2..Bd5+.
Lastly, the problemist uses more than 16 white pieces to show his idea, but a King's move does it! This makes the puzzle computer-proof, free from cheaters.
My hat's off to the composer of this amazing problem!
This is one of the most 'difficult and easiest' 3-movers I've seen in years!
ai36 wrote:
quite right...
...bD7
Rg8+ / Bc8
Rxc8#
i.e. it is "black to move"
After Rg8+, the king prefers Kb7 and be saved.
Asorski wrote:
Hello everyone, Asorski at your service!
The right move is:
1. Ke2!!
And now: 1...Bb7/Bxf5 2. Rg8+ Bc8 3. Rxc8#,
1...Be6 2. Nb8+ Bd5 3. Bxd5#
1...Bd7 2. Nb8+ Bc6 (2...Kxa7 3. Qg1#) 3. Bxc6#
1...Ba6+ 2.Nb5!!
And now: 2... Bxb5+ 3. axb5#
2... Bc8 3. Ra7#
2... Bb7 3.Nc7#!
Mabuhay!
How about 1. ... Bd7 ?
Asorski wrote:
Hello everyone, Asorski at your service!
The right move is:
1. Ke2!!
And now: 1...Bb7/Bxf5 2. Rg8+ Bc8 3. Rxc8#,
1...Be6 2. Nb8+ Bd5 3. Bxd5#
1...Bd7 2. Nb8+ Bc6 (2...Kxa7 3. Qg1#) 3. Bxc6#
1...Ba6+ 2.Nb5!!
And now: 2... Bxb5+ 3. axb5#
2... Bc8 3. Ra7#
2... Bb7 3.Nc7#!
Mabuhay!
I think u missed this Ke2 Ba6+ Nb5 Bxb5+ and i don't see mate
chessolite wrote:
Asorski wrote:
Hello everyone, Asorski at your service!
The right move is:
1. Ke2!!
And now: 1...Bb7/Bxf5 2. Rg8+ Bc8 3. Rxc8#,
1...Be6 2. Nb8+ Bd5 3. Bxd5#
1...Bd7 2. Nb8+ Bc6 (2...Kxa7 3. Qg1#) 3. Bxc6#
1...Ba6+ 2.Nb5!!
And now: 2... Bxb5+ 3. axb5#
2... Bc8 3. Ra7#
2... Bb7 3.Nc7#!
Mabuhay!
I think u missed this Ke2 Ba6+ Nb5 Bxb5+ and i don't see mate
He means 1. Ke2 Ba6+ 2. Nab5 Bxb5 3.Bxb5+ axb5#
then does this solve the puzzle?
I THINK THE IMPOSSIBLE PUZZLE IS SOLVED