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NOT mate!
It sure is mate, all white pawns are in the 7th rank, not in the 2nd. But I think these kind of problems are called help-mate.
REALLY funny lol, I think it's white to move...
not mate!
It is checkmate, and it's not a help mate (white only has four legal moves, none of which do anything to defend against the impending smother-mate), it's just more of a trick than a puzzle.
Those white pawns moves upwards, not downwards (they are not on their initial position).
I liked that puzzle ...although it would never happen in a real game.
I liked that puzzle ...although it would never happen in a real game.
I think it doesn't matter where the pawns are going. It is funny, anyway.
Both good problems. I'd like very much to see a proof game of that first one, though...would be interesting.
DimKnight wrote: Both good problems. I'd like very much to see a proof game of that first one, though...would be interesting.
There is a way to happen. If you want, I will create one and post it.
Jun 11, 2008
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DimKnight wrote: Both good problems. I'd like very much to see a proof game of that first one, though...would be interesting.
I'm sure this isn't the optimal way, but I just made moves in Winboard until I caused this position:
lol, you must have way too much spare time, RandomPrecision
That first puzzle is PURE AWESOME. LOL. You've got to love a puzzle where, after you show the solution... people are still: "NO. YOU IDJIT. NOT MATE." LOL. What makes it rock is that it's _not_ a help mate. (From the starting postion... obviously getting into the starting position required, if not help *ahem* less-than-ideal play from white ;)
The second puzzle is an old classic that soviet trainers would pull out to encourage their pupils to not make assumptions.
stupid
phoenixNf3 wrote: stupid
Talking to yourself?
Both puzzles are awesome. My first thought was "Wow...this guy must be confused." followed by "I want a lamborghini" followed by "Man I need to pee" followed by "Wait a second -- ROFL", followed by "Man, I really need to pee.".
DimKnight wrote: Both good problems. I'd like very much to see a proof game of that first one, though...would be interesting.
likesforests can provide a proof game in 10 minutes for this. But he is too busy with teaching 'My System' now.
[he provided proof game for my 16Qs on board mate-in-4 problem as well as 18 queens on board within 20 minutes of request:
]
Black forces mate in two.