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Apr-28-06
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| RandomVisitor: This whole combination is possible because of the weak move 37...c4. If Black had played something like 37...a5, then he could play 43...Qe1+ 44.Ka2 Qe6+ 45.b3 a4 and hold on. |
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| SickedChess: because all is forced I got it easily |
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Apr-28-06
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| LIFE Master AJ: I found 39.Rd7 almost right away, which Fritz says is winning easily.
(I didn't bother to look for anything else.)
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Apr-28-06
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| LIFE Master AJ: Good puzzle - thank you (to) Chess Games!
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| chiguire: I am sure that I am missing something, but why doesn't black play 37 ...Rxd6? If black plays 37 ...Qxd6 I can see desaster ahead for black, but I can't work out a sure win for white if black play 37 ...Rxd6. Like I said, I am probably missing something, but if someone could enlighten me I would be very appreciative. |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| Castle In The Sky: <LIFE Master AJ> One move and going to Fritz does not count as problem solving, especially for a self-professed "strong" player. |
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Apr-28-06
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| YouRang: At first, I thought White might be grateful for a draw, and of course the perpetual check is there (shift queen between h6 and h7). But then I found a potential win for White (not as good as the solution in the game). Let me know what you think: 39. Qh6+ Kg8
40. Ra7 Rxd6
41. Ra8+ Kf7
42. Rf8+ |
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Apr-28-06
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| technical draw: <Castle In The Sky> Do not insult AJ. He is not a "strong" player he is a master just like you and I. We masters can see a position and know, via some mystic power, what the correct continuation is. |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| babakova: <chiguire> 37...Rxd6?? 38.Qc8+ Qf8 39.Re8 looks like good reason to me... |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| Mendrys: Drats! I looked at the line: 39. Rf7+ Qxf7 40. Qh8+ Qg8 41. Qf6+ Qf7 42. Qxd8+ Qe8 but didn't see a win for white. My endgames are usually horrible anyway wich is probably true of most patzers like me. Anyone have suggestions for good endgame books? |
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Apr-28-06
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| YouRang: I've been considering other variations in the <alternate line> I proposed, but still I see White winning. For example: 39. Qh6+ Kg8
40. Ra7 Qf1+
41. Ka2 Qf6
42. Qh7+ Kf8
43. Qe7+ Qxe7
44. dxe7+
Anyway, unless someone points out a flaw, I'm going to give myself credit for finding a solution. :-) |
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| chiguire: <babakova> thanks for the correction;
Before I posted the question I followed it out that far and then continued 39 ...Rf6, but I guess that leaves black with a rook and white with a queen. Thanks for answering my question. |
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Apr-28-06
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| kevin86: I missed it,shucks!! I missed the fork on move 41-I thought it was a goof. |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| bugeyes: Yeah! This is only the third Friday puzzle I have ever solved well (In about a year and a half of trying!) This is also the first time I have solved them all from Monday through Friday! It makes a dummy like me feel pretty darn good. Thanks to all during this time who have helped me see new things through their postings! I couldn'ta done it widdout ya! Saturday, here I come! (now primed for an utterly desolating failure...) ;) |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| EmperorAtahualpa: Excellent puzzle in a position that seems so simple! I sadly missed it. :( I was thinking of 39.Re6. |
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Apr-28-06
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| Open Defence: <<YouRang:>> in your <alternate line> what about 40.. e8 that should defend against the subsequent  e7+ but does that allow White any mate ? its just a thought at the top of my head so I hope I didnt blunder |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| Montreal1666: <eaglewing:> <<Montreal1666> and <Patzer2> You asked:
Why 43. ... b4?
Before b4, White's threat was 44. d7.
If White ignores b4, there might be a danger to either be perpetualled or lose the pawn d7. If ignored, Black should try to swindle like this: 43. Qc7 b4
44. d7 Qd1+
45. Ka2 b3+
46. cb cb+
47. Kxb3 Qd1 or e6+ >
Ok. Thanks
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| azchess: <YouRang>, black's move 40 in your line could be stronger... if:
40. ... Rxd6, 41. Ra8+ Kf7, 42. Qf8+ Ke6, 43. Qxf6+ Kxf6
and black is ahead with a passed pawn |
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Apr-28-06
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| YouRang: <Open Defence> Hmmm. Good point-- 40...Re8 appears to be Black's best defense. However, I *think* White can still end up better: After 39. Qh6+ Kg8 40. Ra7 Re8,
41. Rxa6 Rd8
42. Qd2 Qf1+
43. Ka2 Qf7
44. Qd4 c3+
45. b3 Qe6
46. Rb6
And I think black's queenside pawns fall. |
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Apr-28-06
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| Open Defence: <After 39. h6+  g8 40. a7 e8,
41. xa6 at the top of my head 41..e6 |
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Apr-28-06
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| YouRang: <azchess> <black's move 40 in your line could be stronger... if: 40. ... Rxd6, 41. Ra8+ Kf7, 42. Qf8+ Ke6, 43. Qxf6+ Kxf6 and black is ahead with a passed pawn> But in that line (the first one I mentioned above), it should go: 39. Qh6+ Kg8 40. Ra7 Rxd6 41. Ra8+ Kf7 42. <Rf8+> (not 42. Qf8+). The skewer wins the queen. |
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Apr-28-06
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| YouRang: <azchess> On the other hand, Black can improve with 39. Qh6+ Kg8 40. Ra7 Rxd6 41. Ra8+ <Rd8>. After exchanging rooks, White can take the g6 pawn (with check) and then the a6 pawn. White is better, but only by a pawn... |
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Apr-28-06
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| YouRang: <Open Defence> But after 41...Re6, I think 42. Ra8+ will be mate shortly. |
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| Apr-28-06 |
| fgh: I got this one complete. Nice puzzle. |
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Apr-28-06
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| Richard Taylor: I solved this - I found the key move immediately it is clear that White is winning - Black needed to do better against the English varition of the Najdorf - someone played f3 v me and I got a good game by getting d5 in... The combination played was excellent by White and also his overall attack was instructive. |
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