Chess puzzle: Simple breakthrough for a win
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Hello everyone,
Here is a simple puzzle with White in command. White has pressure on g7 and Black's back rank is also weak. How do you think White can combine these factors to get a win. Just think of basic checkmating motifs and you will have your answer.
White to play
Tischbierek-Degelmann
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posted by Chess Blog Admin @ 1:50 PM
6 Comments:
At July 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Neat
At July 9, 2011 at 1:15 AM ,
sevan, sl said...
Nice one. A typical position where I would get stuck. By the way Chess Queen your blog is my breakfast staple diet.
At July 9, 2011 at 2:51 AM ,
sevan, sl said...
What about 1... Kxg7?
At July 9, 2011 at 2:52 AM ,
Saira Fernandes, Madrid said...
@sevan, sl Hey Kxg7 is not possible because of Qg5 :)
At July 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM ,
Sebastian Wolff, Maryland said...
Easy enough but the point is i would surely miss it in a tournament game ha.
At July 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM ,
Anonymous said...
:)eazeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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