Let's see if you can get this one :O)

White to play and win next move.

This was tricky. I want a horse,because thats what i need, but i thought i couldnt get one. If i could get a horse when i move the pawn over to the last line...if that can be done, thats my answer.. if not i have no clue at all. pPp sigh..!

You've got it right, Moon!

Yes, you can get a Horse (Knight/N), you don't have to promote to a Queen.

Well done!!!

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Hi there Moon! :-)

You can take the credit for that one. *gives Moon cupie doll*

Well done both of you :0) Here's another for you;

White to play and win in 3 moves

Yep, Good Thread, Ice!!!


1. K a5-b6; Kb8-c8 (forced: Kb8-a8 means checkmate Rd5-d8++)
2. Rd5-d4 or anywhere back along the d-column to waste a move; K forced back to b8
3. Rd5-d8++

Sorry, but in your (1.) K is not forced to b8, can go to c8, so Rd5-d8++ does not work (K takes R) ;)

Sorry, but I think you have it wrong. I said that in 1.) the Black King is virtually forced to go to c8 (going to a8 is Mate in 2, Rd5-d8++). It's in 3.) that the Black King has to get off c8 because he has to make a move. That's why he has to go back to b8...he is already on c8 and can't just stay there. So he is literally forced to b8, it's his only move not-in-check on the board.

I have found an alternative solution. :]]

Read my post again. ;]

Well done on your solution Beets ;) next challenge coming up....

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Hi there Moon! :-)

You can take the credit for that one. *gives Moon cupie doll*

hehe.. Thanks Robert. Thats nice of you.. ;-) If I had been a bit quicker to write, my post would after all came up before yours.. lol. ehhrm.. pP

Sometimes the moon rises late.....

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I did NOT authorize this belly writing!

Hi there Moon! :-)

You can take the credit for that one. *gives Moon cupie doll*

hehe.. Thanks Robert. Thats nice of you.. ;-) If I had been a bit quicker to write, my post would after all came up before yours.. lol. ehhrm.. pP

Sometimes the moon rises late.....

Errrrrr, "Sometimes"? Hmmmmm, I would suggest this "sometimes" could be very often ;)

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White to play and win in 2 moves.

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White to play and win in 2 moves.

Done in 2 minutes. Hah!! <boastfully belted-out>


1. Rd1-d8 +; Kg8-h7 (forced)
2. Rd8-h8++


Having caught a swelled head, I will now retire for a while. :]]

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White to play and win in 2 moves.

I have figured it out.. but pm`d Ice the answer instead of
posting it here.. as i somehow feel i should keep away from this.. ;-))

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White to play and win in 2 moves.

I have figured it out.. but pm`d Ice the answer instead of
posting it here.. as i somehow feel i should keep away from this.. ;-))

Nono Moon, Stay. It is I who will be off the thread for a while. I would already have stayed off if Ice didn't mistakenly thought I had failed to solve his last puzzle. :]]

So stay...you are Chess's best advertisement, I'm sure. :]]

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just post whatever your solutions are in small text. See the link to your left to understand simple bbcode.


Cupie doll distribution is a priority here....woooot! lol

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I did NOT authorize this belly writing!

Well done both Beethoven and Moon. I hope you both stick around and try some more, even if at a later time :)

This time it's black to play and win in 2 moves.

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White to play and win in 2 moves.

I have figured it out.. but pm`d Ice the answer instead of
posting it here.. as i somehow feel i should keep away from this.. ;-))

Nono Moon, Stay. It is I who will be off the thread for a while. I would already have stayed off if Ice didn't mistakenly thought I had failed to solve his last puzzle. :]]

So stay...you are Chess's best advertisement, I'm sure. :]]

Mmmmhhh... im not an advertisement.. im a coconut ..lol. And i will stay away from any kind of argues about chess..as i am too much a beginner. ;-) But its interesting..and if i cant solve it, i become very moody..ehh.. but i wouldnt tell you when that happens.. ;-))

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Cupie doll distribution is a priority here....woooot! lol

sssshhhhhh.. there is not small enough size-code for my use.. hehe

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just post whatever your solutions are in small text. See the link to your left to understand simple bbcode.


Cupie doll distribution is a priority here....woooot! lol

You need those eyeglasses, but soon! I don't see any large text solutions.

<discovered check, and Mate>



@Ice: in a day or two, give some other people a chance with their solutions. :]]

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Just a reminder of the latest challenge...

This time it's black to play and win in 2 moves.

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Just a reminder of the latest challenge...

This time it's black to play and win in 2 moves.

Oh alright: just a hint then, not a solve.



Knight (Horse) moves first. :]]

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ok. I'll try with size 2 again :)

horse move to d3, King has to move to F1,
queen to f2. Cm.

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ok. I'll try with size 2 again :)

horse move to d3, King has to move to F1,
queen to f2. Cm.

Smart Girl!!! You got it!


Here's your Cupie Doll!!!

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ok. I'll try with size 2 again :)

horse move to d3, King has to move to F1,
queen to f2. Cm.

Smart Girl!!! You got it!


Here's your Cupie Doll!!!

hehe.. This is why im answering now when its supposed to be easy.. You may
all think im a smart one..and so i am.. as when the challenges getting harder,
i just stay away and let you belive i have solved it quietly. Lol.
thanx for the ailien.. i may need that one ;) But now off to take care of
what ever is going on around here at home.
Cheers :)

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Lets' see how you do with this one

White to play and win in 3 moves.

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I have a solution PM'd from Moon, and I'm pleased to see it's the right one. Well done Moon yet again :) If I'm keeping you from you from your activities at home, I can only suggest that you take up chess when your kids throw you out of the house :P

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