• ThirdConsul@lemmy.ml
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    2 months ago

    I can never understand this kind of puzzles.

    Why the heck it’s always assumed the opponent will play like an ass? Block the pointy hat on a5 with the mob on b6 instead?

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      2 months ago

      Double check.

      King has to take queen.

      When Bishop moves it’s a discovered check with the Rook.

      You cannot block both checks therefore King has to run.

      Open spot for Rook to move to back rank.

      Checkmate.

      It’s all forced.