Games

 /

Entertainment

White to Play

Pete Tamburro on

Published in Chess Puzzles

Sometimes mating attacks are easy for the attacker and frustrating for the defender.


After White’s second move, which isn’t a check, there’s nothing effective for Black to do. A game won by Kolisch over puzzle master Loyd. 1.Qxg6 hxg6 2.Rf3 and mate can’t be stopped.

 


Send questions and comments to PTamburro@aol.com.

 

More Chess Puzzles

White to Play

Chess Puzzles /

No more castling problems, but I was intrigued with G.F. Anderson’s work with the April 15th puzzle. Here’s one he did with C.C. Palmer. A mate in two.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles /

If you did Friday’s puzzle, you have a hint on today’s solution. But don’t forget to do your income tax first! It’s a mate in four.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles /

Many of you will recognize this Sam Loyd classic. I’m having it do an encore bow so as to give you a hint as to next week’s puzzles.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles /

A dazzling display by a minister during the Major Open of the British Championship in 1929.


 

Comics

The Fortune Teller Andy Capp Dave Whamond 1 and Done Dave Granlund For Better or For Worse
See more