Hi Chris, I can not argue as you have the official answer from the webpage. But look over Paul's analysis and why the white a-pawn should be on a3. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris C. To: blind-chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 6:36 PM Subject: [blind-chess] Spoiler Alert! Problem WAC030 Hi Richard and all, I must admit that this problem gave me some problems. As always, there is more than one choice, and I had a harder time for some reason determining which one would be the best move. So whether or not I am right, I will be looking forward to Paul's analysis. This is what I think the best move scenario is: 1. Nxd6 Nxd6 2. Qxc6 threatening Blacks bishop Black could respond with one of a few different moves, then white would, 3. Qxd6 Qxd6 4. Rxd6 White ultimately winning the exchange. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: R Dinger To: chess Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 11:58 AM Subject: [blind-chess] Problem WAC030 Good Morning Puzzlers, This problem is from Mario Lang's puzzle web page at http://delysid.org/chess/epd.cgi and is reported to be from Fred Reinfield's book "Win At Chess" 1958. Problem WAC030 White to move FEN Problem Setup: 1r3r2/ 4q1kp/ b1pp2p1/ 5p2/ pPn1N3/ 6P1/ P3PPBP/ 2QRR1K1 w - - 0 1 Short Algebraic Problem Setup: White: Kg1, Qc1, Rd1, Re1, Bg2, Ne4, Pa2, Pb4, Pe2, Pf2, Pg3, Ph2 Black: Kg7, Qe7, Rb8, Rf8, Ba6, Nc4, Pa4, Pc6, Pd6, Pf5, Pg6, Ph7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3111 - Release Date: 09/03/10 02:34:00