2k2r2/2p5/1pq5/p1p1n3/P1P2n1B/1R4Pp/2QR4/6K1 b - - 0 1

Advanced Problem - White To Play (669)

If you can snag the pawn free and clear, you can pound your chest, yell like Tarzan, and declare victory.

8/8/1q6/2Q5/8/8/p7/k3B1K1 w - - 0 1

Dress Pr0n For the 'Ettes:

Today's #ootd is this 1913 evening gown. It is made of a purple silk skirt covered with a purple velvet train and a gold metallic mesh over a silk lace bodice. In the center is a purple and clear gem colored butterfly. It was sold at auction for $2,040. #FashionHistory pic.twitter.com/NRldyhD642

— Lauren Deutsch (@LaurenCDeutsch) October 7, 2020

American actress, comedian, model, and producer, Lucille Ball, was born #OnThisDay in 1911. She wore this Helen Rose designed striped blue and cream satin dress, with lace floral accents, full skirt and self collar, in The Long, Long Trailer (1953). #film #costume #dress pic.twitter.com/n3bU1iwvR3

— Victoria Haddock (@vickyhaddock) August 6, 2021

#Polkadot perfection held in the strong shapes of a #1940s ensemble, the elongated shoulders that nip and tuck in elegant pleats to the waist. It is a suit that means business @KSUMuseum #fashionhistory pic.twitter.com/NzMYLUl4MW

— Dr Kate Strasdin (@kateStrasdin) October 22, 2020

Absolutely swoon-worthy embroidered and sequined organza dress, circa 1800-10. Via @cdmtextil. pic.twitter.com/fPqSDxD8hN

— Ephemeral Elegance (@drapedinhistory) July 13, 2021

Greetings From Thailand

Bonus Melania:

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Problem Solutions

Beginner Problem - White To Play

7k/6p1/1n5p/2pR4/1bp1NN2/q7/7P/1K2R3 w - - 0 1

1.Rd8+ Kh7
2.Nf6+ gxf6
3.Re7#

Intermediate Problem - Black To Play

2k2r2/2p5/1pq5/p1p1n3/P1P2n1B/1R4Pp/2QR4/6K1 b - - 0 1

1...Ne2+
2. Rxe2

If 2.Kh2 then 2...Qg2#

2...Rf1+
3.Kxf1 Qh1+
4.Kf2 Ng4#

Advanced Problem - White To Play

8/8/1q6/2Q5/8/8/p7/k3B1K1 w - - 0 1

1.Bc3+ Qb2

1...Kb1 gets Black mated quickly: 2.Qxb6+ Kc1 3.Qb2+ Kd1 4.Qd2#

2.Bf6

It's too early to take the queen: 2.Bxb2+? Kxb2, the pawn cannot be stopped from queening, and Black escapes with a draw.

2...Kb1
3.Qf5+ Qc2
4.Qb5+ Kc1
5.Bg5+ Qd2

5...Kd1?? 6.Qf1#

6.Bxd2+ Kxd2
7.Qb2+ Ke3
8.Qxa2

(emit Tarzan yell...)

Hope to see you next week!

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Note: that cryptic line of letters and numbers you see underneath each board diagram is a representation of the position in what is known as "Forsyth-Edwards Notation", or F.E.N. It's actually readable by humans. Most computer applications nowadays can read FEN, so those of you who may want to study the position, you can copy the line of FEN and paste into your chess app and it should automatically recreate the position on its display board. Or, Windows users can just "triple click" on it and the entire line will be highlighted so you can copy and paste it into your chess app.

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So that about wraps it up for this week. Chess thread tips, suggestions, bribes, rumors, threats, and insults may be sent to my yahoo address: OregonMuse little-a-in-a-circle yahoo dott com.

posted by OregonMuse at 05:29 PM

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