Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) White moves to mate in two ! What is the first move ? Edited February 3, 2017 by Commander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrettin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 b-f4 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncool Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 1. Re3+ Possibilities: 1... Re4 2. Qd5# 1...Ne4 2. Bf4# 1... Be4 2. Bf4# 1... Kd6 2. Qxe7# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Rook-E3 forces King D6 followed by QE7 mate?..... er except the king move isn't forced - Bish can block... back to the drawing board. EDIT: - Actually, yea - R-E3 whatever he does it's over next move I think. Edited February 3, 2017 by DrP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) b-f4 ? Hi Bf4 Check will be responded by rxB ! Then what next ? 1. Re3+ Possibilities: 1... Re4 2. Qd5# 1...Ne4 2. Bf4# 1... Be4 2. Bf4# 1... Kd6 2. Qxe7# Hi, It has only one Solution ! 1. Re3+ Possibilities: 1... Re4 2. Qd5# 1...Ne4 2. Bf4# 1... Be4 2. Bf4# 1... Kd6 2. Qxe7# The problem with Re3+ is be4+ Rook-E3 forces King D6 followed by QE7 mate?..... er except the king move isn't forced - Bish can block... back to the drawing board. EDIT: - Actually, yea - R-E3 whatever he does it's over next move I think. Hi Re3+ will be replied with be4+ Edited February 3, 2017 by Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimreepr Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Bf4 Check will be responded by rxB ! Then what next ? Q-d5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) I used to enjoy chess problems, they are hard to find these days but this one was too quick so I probably missed something. But isn't the first move B7 x H1 (Bishop takes Bishop) ? White moves to mate in two ! +1 Edited February 3, 2017 by studiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Q-d5 Hi Q-d5+ answered by bxQ Edited February 3, 2017 by Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrettin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I used to enjoy chess problems, they are hard to find these days but this one was too quick so I probably missed something. But isn't the first move B7 x H1 (Bishop takes Bishop) ? +1 I can't see that move achieving anything, at least not mate in 2. Not wanting to deflect from this thread, this chess site has a couple of problems every day plus enough in the history to keep you busy for quite some time: https://gameknot.com/. The problems are really good because you can animate the moves and try things out, and you get a score for your attempts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) I can't see that move achieving anything, at least not mate in 2. Not wanting to deflect from this thread, this chess site has a couple of problems every day plus enough in the history to keep you busy for quite some time: https://gameknot.com/. The problems are really good because you can animate the moves and try things out, and you get a score for your attempts. Seems to work OK to me in two moves. The black king can't move on his first move and the black bishop prevents mate in 1 so removing it seems a good option. But thank you for the references. Edited February 3, 2017 by studiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrettin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) The black king can't move on his first move K - d6 ? But then QxP ++ Edited February 3, 2017 by DrKrettin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) I used to enjoy chess problems, they are hard to find these days but this one was too quick so I probably missed something. But isn't the first move B7 x H1 (Bishop takes Bishop) ? +1 TY studiot ! If B7 x b is the first move then Black can play say n x B What next : The resulting position is : Edited February 3, 2017 by Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 So queen takes pawn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrettin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 So queen takes pawn? K - f5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Is the bishop at g5 sleeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 K - f5 Yes if Q x e7 + is next then k - f5 Is the bishop at g5 sleeping? No, but it can not do anything ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yes it looks like it the first move should have been b7 to c8. I thought I was too quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yes it looks like it the first move should have been b7 to c8. I thought I was too quick. Well in that case Black's move is : Then perhaps b -d5 will be moved getting the following position : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Aha. I see I've set my pegboard out with the castles switched. That's what makes it fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Aha. I see I've set my pegboard out with the castles switched. That's what makes it fun. Good tries studiot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrettin Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I see I've set my pegboard out with the castles switched. That's a relief - I knew one of us had a problem....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Aha. I see I've set my pegboard out with the castles switched. That's what makes it fun. Well Castles switched there is no Mate in 2 but there is a mate in one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Yes I know but you wanted one and the rule I remember was in exactly 2 not in at most 2. I will work on it again when I have finished responding to other questions. OK I now make the first move rook to e3 - check. Blocking with the bishop is countered by queen to e6 edited Edited February 3, 2017 by studiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Yes I know but you wanted one and the rule I remember was in exactly 2 not in at most 2. I will work on it again when I have finished responding to other questions. OK I now make the first move rook to e3 - check. Hi Re3+ will be replied with be4+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiot Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) I don't know what is going on here, but this is the third time I have posted this. 1) Rook to e3 check 2) If bishop (or knight) to e4 then 3) Queen to f6 mate. Edited February 3, 2017 by studiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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