Tuesday Quiz

5 Responses to Tuesday Quiz

1. bumpaguv says:

   January 13, 2015 at 19:47

   1…Qc4

   2. Rxb7 Qc1+ 3. Qf1 Qxf1#

   2. Rxg7+ Kxg7 3. Qg5+ Kf8-+

   2. Rf6 Rd8 3. h3 Rd1+ 4. Kh2 gxf6 5. Qg6+ Kf8 6. Qxf6+ Qf7-+
2. mdchess says:

   January 14, 2015 at 02:48

   1. .. Rd8 2. h3 Rd2 does not work because of Rf8#

   Instead

   1. .. Qe8 (threat Qxf7) 3. Rxb7 Qe1+ wins
3. yelenadembo says:

   January 14, 2015 at 08:11

   Also works, but 1…Qe8 is more precise! Less available checks after 2.Rxg7 and the Q is able to help quickly.
4. yelenadembo says:

   January 14, 2015 at 08:11

   Well done
5. bumpaguv says:

   January 14, 2015 at 17:22

   Thanks! I see what you mean. I saw the back rank trick but not that 1. Qe8 was also possible. I have to remember Lasker’s “When you see a good move, look for a better one!”