Jun-08-06 J Curdo vs V Frenklakh, 1993 
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Zplane: I saw Ba3 (to attack the black rook) as the move I would do in a game but figured since it was the puzzle they would go with the rook sac on f7. Problem is I didn't see the combination of the two. On another point ... In studying the various versions of chess openings I see the ... |
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May-22-06 Marshall vs G Marco, 1900 
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Zplane: <ganstaman> The black queen is won because it is on F6 after taking the pawn. The rook goes to H7 forcing the king to give up defense of the queen. |
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May-02-06 Unzicker vs Robatsch, 1961 
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Zplane: I appreciate having this database of games to review and these daily puzzles. (Sometimes I even appreciate the comments made on the games) Thanks for the work picking out these puzzles for our enjoyment/education. |
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Apr-11-06 Nakamura vs S Muhammad, 2004 
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Zplane: So what is blacks best move for 27?
G5?? |
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Apr-10-06 J Heral vs K Pitschel, 1873 
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Zplane: Yes - C3 would have been much better. |
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Apr-10-06 H Stefansson vs L Bruzon Batista, 2001 
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Zplane: I did it a bit backward. 22 nxh7 KxN 23 Qxn KG8 24 QxG6 mate |
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Apr-07-06 Sliwa vs G Stoltz, 1953 
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Zplane: After yesterdays puzzle I spent my first 3 seconds making sure my defensive position was secure. After this the answer to the puzzle became obvious. I thought yesterdays puzzle was excellent and instructive. Make sure your own house is in order before you begin dismantling anothers! |
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Apr-06-06 Tolush vs V Mikenas, 1950 
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Zplane: I missed the perpetual check and went for the d8=Q. I should have suspected it was wrong as it was very easy for a Thursday. |
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Apr-05-06 L Bruzon Batista vs Dominguez Perez, 2004 
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Zplane: On move 33 why doesn't white take the d6 pawn with either rook? Two passed pawns on c and b would have to be an easy win. |
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Apr-04-06 Delchev vs B Chatalbashev, 2001 
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Zplane: What a slaughter! Whites 14th move landlocks it's B and appears to be a major blunder.
Interesting end game. You would think white should have pushed it's pawn forcing the bishop sac but it seems it never had a chance. |
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