[blind-chess] Solution to Problem WAC062
- From: "R Dinger" <rrdinger@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "chess" <blind-chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:43:09 -0700
Hello Puzzlers,
Well, this was a very tricky problem to crack. I apologize for getting this
out so slowly, but I have been going through Paul's commentary. I encourage
everyone to read Paul's in depth analysis of this problem as there is a lot
going on here. I also want to thank Rod for his help with the Fritz analysis
of the problem. As usual, my brief comments follow.
The best move is: 1... Rxg3+
Principle:
Despite white's advanced pawns on d7 and e6, black has time to grab a pawn and
set a trap by offering a gift.
1... Rxg3+, wins a pawn and sets the trap.
If White takes the poison gift Rook:
2. hxg3 Qxg3+, and White can only move the King or block check.
If he moves:
3. Kh1 Qh3+, the noose tightens.
4. Rh2 Qxf1+, and tightens.
5. Qg1 Qxg1#, and its all over.
If white blocks the check:
2. rg2 rxg2+, with a queen behind, he simply takes the Rook.
3. Kh1 Rxh2+, whites moves are all forced.
4. Kxh2 Qg2#
White avoids the trap with:
2. Kh1
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