Zuzwang/Stalemate; Hard Puzzle

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whichoneistheking

Well crafted puzzle we have here.

fltsrymy

got it pretty easy, used to this type puzzle

iamagummybear

why won't he eat the queen?

iamagummybear

oh nevermind

fltsrymy

mmm. yummy queen=stalemate

iamagummybear

good job well made

GreenCastleBlock

Zugzwang is using the opponent's compulsion to move to your advantage in the absence of a threat.  This puzzle has nothing to do with zugzwang; OP does not understand the concept.

Underpromotion to a rook also draws, and the draw is slightly tricky.  White's K can come up into the center and there are opportunities for Black to play the wrong check and lose.  But because promotion to a Queen draws so easily there really is nothing to this puzzle.  It would be more interesting if the R were already there, giving check, and it were White to play and win.  But no win exists.

chessarx

I'd hate to have been playing the white pieces. If this were a real game, hats off to black. Talk about having victory snatched away.

Bobisthename

hi

Bobisthename

 

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Please be relevant, helpful & nice!

Bobisthename

why ct i go onto 2nd page?

Bobisthename

2nd page?!

Bobisthename

life hates me..

Bobisthename

wow rllyPlease be relevant, helpful & nice!

Bobisthename

this pain and suffering rn

Bobisthename

the game legit hates me

Bobisthename

2nd page!

Bobisthename

OH YEAH I MADE IT BOO YA SUCKS FOR EVRYONE ELSE

Bobisthename

jk im sorry :C