• pirc_lover@feddit.uk
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    4 days ago

    Very pretty puzzle — ty for sharing!

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    Nc3 Rxc3 Qb7#? Wait the rook blocks facepalm. I have a feeling it’s Qb1 — will check the variations at my next coffee break

    Qb1

    If the rook leaves the rank then Nc3#; if the rook leaves the file then Qb7#

    If the e knight moves then Nf4#

    If Nxe2 (or indeed anywhere other than e4) then Qh1#

    If Ne4 then Qxb3#