CHESS IQ Event 4 .. by IM Conrad Goodman problem #169 ( difficulty 1) forsyth: 5B2/N7/8/8/3k2B1/8/3P1R2/K6Q pos: wKa1,Qh1,Rf2,Na7,Bf8,g4,Pd2/bkd4 White to play .. Find shortest mate ( ended Dec 31st, 2002 ) Fill in the blanks against all best defenses: 1. White can mate in ____ moves ( worth 2 pts ) 2. Starting with move 1. ________ ( worth 3 pts ) 3. Followed by variations 1 .. ________ ( worth 5 pts ) Note: 1 pt deduction for each incorrect fill; 3 attempts allowed Your name: _________________ Your email: _________________ Copy, paste & edit this half of the screen into email then email your solution to: problem #169 |
#169:
white to move .. find shortest mate. |