Simple Mate in 2

Simple Mate in 2

Posers and Puzzles

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BQ

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This actually happened to me in a game. I was Black. But i think any 1600+ player worth his salt should get this.

M

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Gives us a hint ... or at least the puzzle.

BQ

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It won't work.

BQ

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Sorry.

I

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I take it you meant:



I think people below 1600 will see it quite easily as well.

BQ

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Thank you!! For some reason i couldn't post it.

BQ

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[fen]r4rk1/pp3p1p/2p2qp1/4n1n1/2P4Q/P3PP2/PB1PK2P/1R5R b - - 0 21[/fen]

d

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Originally posted by Black Queen
Q x f3
K e1
N e5d3
Mate!!

t

Stormwind City

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31 Oct 06

Originally posted by drumset04
Q x f3
K e1
N e5d3
Mate!!
I agree:
Qxf3
Ke1 Nd3#

BQ

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Yeah I know it wasn't hard but unfortunately I don't have any harder ones (yet)...

BQ

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Yeah I know it wasn't hard but unfortunately I don't have any harder ones (yet)...

BQ

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The answer is
Qxf3+ Ke1
Nd3#

BQ

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You are all correct.

l

Milton Keynes, UK

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Originally posted by Black Queen
You are all correct.
I don't think you needed to say that. 😉

BQ

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20 Nov 06

Probably right but I was bored. Thanks for the helpful advice though.