3rk2r/pp3ppp/2nQB3/8/5p2/4nN2/PPP3PP/2KR4 w k - 0 1

Advanced Problem - White To Play (1466)

KQ v. KP endgames can be tricky if the pawn is far advanced, as in this position. To win, obviously White must win the pawn free and clear. Show how this is to be done.

7Q/8/8/3K4/8/8/2pk4/8 w - - 0 1

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— Lauren Deutsch (@LaurenCDeutsch) November 12, 2021

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— Dr Kate Strasdin (@kateStrasdin) November 14, 2021

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— Ephemeral Elegance (@drapedinhistory) November 17, 2021

Greetings From Greece

Remembrance Day 2021

Bonus Shoe Pr0n:

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— V&A (@V_and_A) November 15, 2021

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Problem Solutions

Beginner Problem - White To Play

4n1R1/4q2k/3p3r/3Pp3/2r1Pp2/5P2/6QP/6RK w - - 0 1

1.Rh8+! Kxh8

Now the King cannot be aided by the Queen. And now...

2.Qg8#

Intermediate Problem - White To Play

3rk2r/pp3ppp/2nQB3/8/5p2/4nN2/PPP3PP/2KR4 w k - 0 1

1.Bxf7+ Kxf7
2.Ng5+ Ke8

Or 2...Kg8 3.Qe6+ Kf8 4.Qf7#

3.Qe6+ Ne7 (or 3...Kf8)
4.Qf7#

Advanced Problem - White To Play

7Q/8/8/3K4/8/8/2pk4/8 w - - 0 1

1. Qd4+ Ke2

The other main line: 1...Kc1 2.Kc4 Kb1 3.Qd3 Ka1 4.Qd2 Kb2 5.Kd3 Kb3 6.Qxc2+ Kb4 7.Qc6 Ka5 8.Qb7 Ka4 9.Kc4 Ka5 10.Qb5#

2.Qc3 Kd1
3.Qd3+ Kc1
4.Kc4 Kb2
5.Qc3+ Kb1
6.Kb3 c1=Q
7.Qd3+ Ka1
8.Qa6+ Qa3+

If 8...Kb1 then 9. Qa2#

9.Qxa3+ Kb1
10.Qb2#

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 05:33 PM

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