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**LMatheson** · 07-20-2008, 08:54 AM

Note: analysis is computer checked for mistakes

**LMatheson** · 07-20-2008, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Gumshoe Mystery

Qxh6 gxh6
Nxe6+ Kg8
Rxf8+ easy win. Nice combination!

You must mean Kh8 but you are right, if Kh7 Nxf8+ Kh8 Ng6+ wins the queen

**LMatheson** · 07-20-2008, 09:02 AM

Matheson-Lawson, Allegro 2007

White to play and win

**Just2Good** · 07-20-2008, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Black to play the best move in the position

This puzzle is tricky. Qd5 maintaining the open file looks good, is that the move?

**LMatheson** · 07-21-2008, 08:20 AM

Yes it is but what are the variations?

**Chessic-Adventures** · 07-22-2008, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

This puzzle is tricky. Qd5 maintaining the open file looks good, is that the move?

Black needs to take the queen to make room for his pieces. That is the best move.

**Just2Good** · 07-23-2008, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Yes it is but what are the variations?

.... Qd5
Qe2 Ne4
Rc2

Is that right LMatheson?

**LMatheson** · 07-24-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

.... Qd5
Qe2 Ne4
Rc2

Is that right LMatheson?

No

1...Qd5 what happens if white takes the knight? If 2.Qe2 then Qh1+ 3.Kf2 Rd1 with threat of 4...Qg1+ 5.Kf3 Rf1 with mate. 1...Qd5 is right though.

Note: Chessiac-Adventures if black swaps into the ending then it is not clear how he can win it

**Just2Good** · 07-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

No 1...Qd5 what happens if white takes the knight? If 2.Qe2 then Qh1+ 3.Kf2 Rd1 with threat of 4...Qg1+ 5.Kf3 Rf1 with mate. 1...Qd5 is right though.

Note: Chessiac-Adventures if black swaps into the ending then it is not clear how he can win it

This one is too hard LMatheson. I need a hint. Can you please give me a hint? Thanks,

Best

AO

**LMatheson** · 07-25-2008, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

This one is too hard LMatheson. I need a hint. Can you please give me a hint? Thanks,

Best

AO

Qd5 exf6 then what do you do? Hint: the back rank is weak, use it

**Gumshoe Mystery** · 07-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Qd5 exf6 then what do you do? Hint: the back rank is weak, use it

Check at h1 or f3, with the looming rook d1 threat. If he goes the other way his pawns get picked off.

**LMatheson** · 07-27-2008, 08:34 AM

Correct!

Well done Gumshoe-Mystery

Now try the easier new puzzle in this thread

**Just2Good** · 07-27-2008, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Correct!

Well done Gumshoe-Mystery

Now try the easier new puzzle in this thread

I was going to say that too, so I also solved the puzzle. But I can't find the new puzzle.

**Gumshoe Mystery** · 08-01-2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Black to play the best move in the position

I believe this is the new puzzle to which he was referring.

**LMatheson** · 08-02-2008, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Gumshoe Mystery

I believe this is the new puzzle to which he was referring.

No it was not, I was refering to Matheson-Lawson, Allegro 2007, it is easier

07-20-2008, 08:56 AM	#122 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Originally Posted by Gumshoe Mystery Qxh6 gxh6 Nxe6+ Kg8 Rxf8+ easy win. Nice combination! You must mean Kh8 but you are right, if Kh7 Nxf8+ Kh8 Ng6+ wins the queen

07-20-2008, 09:02 AM	#123 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	New Puzzle #2 Matheson-Lawson, Allegro 2007 White to play and win

07-20-2008, 12:28 PM	#124 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by LMatheson Black to play the best move in the position This puzzle is tricky. Qd5 maintaining the open file looks good, is that the move? __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

07-22-2008, 06:53 PM	#126 (permalink)
Chessic-Adventures Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 221	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One This puzzle is tricky. Qd5 maintaining the open file looks good, is that the move? Black needs to take the queen to make room for his pieces. That is the best move.

07-23-2008, 03:38 PM	#127 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by LMatheson Yes it is but what are the variations? .... Qd5 Qe2 Ne4 Rc2 Is that right LMatheson? __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

07-20-2008, 08:54 AM	#121 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Note: analysis is computer checked for mistakes

07-21-2008, 08:20 AM	#125 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Yes it is but what are the variations?

07-24-2008, 11:38 AM	#128 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One .... Qd5 Qe2 Ne4 Rc2 Is that right LMatheson? No 1...Qd5 what happens if white takes the knight? If 2.Qe2 then Qh1+ 3.Kf2 Rd1 with threat of 4...Qg1+ 5.Kf3 Rf1 with mate. 1...Qd5 is right though. Note: Chessiac-Adventures if black swaps into the ending then it is not clear how he can win it

07-24-2008, 01:29 PM	#129 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	I need a hint :) Originally Posted by LMatheson No 1...Qd5 what happens if white takes the knight? If 2.Qe2 then Qh1+ 3.Kf2 Rd1 with threat of 4...Qg1+ 5.Kf3 Rf1 with mate. 1...Qd5 is right though. Note: Chessiac-Adventures if black swaps into the ending then it is not clear how he can win it This one is too hard LMatheson. I need a hint. Can you please give me a hint? Thanks, Best AO __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

07-25-2008, 09:14 AM	#130 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One This one is too hard LMatheson. I need a hint. Can you please give me a hint? Thanks, Best AO Qd5 exf6 then what do you do? Hint: the back rank is weak, use it

07-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#131 (permalink)
Gumshoe Mystery Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bundaberg Posts: 141	Originally Posted by LMatheson Qd5 exf6 then what do you do? Hint: the back rank is weak, use it Check at h1 or f3, with the looming rook d1 threat. If he goes the other way his pawns get picked off. __________________ “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”

07-27-2008, 08:34 AM	#132 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Correct! Correct! Well done Gumshoe-Mystery Now try the easier new puzzle in this thread

07-27-2008, 10:57 AM	#133 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,233 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by LMatheson Correct! Well done Gumshoe-Mystery Now try the easier new puzzle in this thread I was going to say that too, so I also solved the puzzle. But I can't find the new puzzle. __________________ . "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ~ Isaiah Berlin ~

08-01-2008, 12:40 PM	#134 (permalink)
Gumshoe Mystery Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bundaberg Posts: 141	Originally Posted by LMatheson Black to play the best move in the position I believe this is the new puzzle to which he was referring. __________________ “When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”

08-02-2008, 08:25 AM	#135 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Originally Posted by Gumshoe Mystery I believe this is the new puzzle to which he was referring. No it was not, I was refering to Matheson-Lawson, Allegro 2007, it is easier

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