Chess Puzzle #16409

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CHESS PUZZLE, FEN Q7/8/4P3/1p6/p1B2P2/2B3Pp/1P5K/krbR4 w - -

Added by:	thebish
Added on:	26-Oct-09
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle Q7/8/4P3/1p6/p1B2P2/2B3Pp/1P5K/krbR4 w - -
Attempts:	586
Solved:	27 (4%)


White to move, mate in 3

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donnaclara
01-May-16, 03:32

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Mr. Smiley...

Truly enjoyable problem.

*You have convinced yourself that 1.b4+ Bb2! will not be quite enough...
*On searching for a better key you hopefully pick up the right one (which is not so uncommon).
* The white responses to variations 1...Rxb2 and 1...Bxb2 are guaranteed to make you smile .

priyankachauhan
01-May-16, 03:47

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logical

bahan chod ho be tum log

macheide
01-May-16, 07:17

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I'm really surprised by the low solving rate. Don't misunderstand me: it's a very nice puzzle but, 6%?

And, of course, thanks, thebish.

iberville
01-May-16, 13:34

Comment deleted on 15-Oct-25, 13:47

ctnz
01-May-16, 19:02

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@iberville

Sorry, I have to correct you here.

In the line Bh8 B*b2, Rh1 Black does not have the defense B*h8 as Q*h8 is mate.

In the lines with Bf6 & Bg7, Black can take the Bishop(s) without the mate, therefore no mate in 3

snailmate
12-Oct-25, 10:55

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I just knew the Q was going to go to g2 at some stage...

I tried that as the first move - it looked good, thinking if 1...h3xa2, 2. b4+, Rb2, 3. Rxc1. But of course Black can play 2...Bb2 and there is no mate in 3.

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