Chess Puzzle #19694

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CHESS PUZZLE, FEN n7/3K2p1/1p2N2B/1pbk1p2/2p5/1Bp1R3/b7/8 w - -

Added by:	fikzter
Added on:	28-Dec-09
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle n7/3K2p1/1p2N2B/1pbk1p2/2p5/1Bp1R3/b7/8 w - -
Attempts:	374
Solved:	27 (7%)


White to move, mate in 17

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cliveva
02-Nov-17, 09:24

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what a dance

but why does black refuse a bishop, both on offer and the rook! ?

chicagodutch
02-Nov-17, 11:48

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Reply Cliveva.

After Bishop b3-d1.
If black takes the rook on e3, then Bishop d1-f3, Kd5-e5, then Bishop h6-g7 and mate.
If black takes the bishop on h6, then Bishop d1-f3 and mate

gmborg
02-Nov-17, 18:45

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brilliant!

Once you get the theme, the cycle is really nice.

mistercharlie
25-Sep-23, 22:41

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