CHESS IQ Event 5 .. by IM Conrad Goodman problem #172: Is this a win, draw or forced checkmate ? forsyth: r2N2b1/1b6/3p1p2/Q1b4R/4k2K/R6N/3P1pP1/B4n2 pcs: wKh4,Qa5,Ra3,h5,Ba1,g8,Nd8,h3,Pd2,g2, bke4,bb7,c5,nf1,pd6,f2,f6 Fill in the blanks against all best defenses: 1. White _______ ( correct assessment is worth 2 pts ) 2. Starting with 1. ________ ( key move/s worth 3 pts ) 3. Followed by 1 .. ________ ( variation/s worth 5 pts ) Note: If you find more than one solution, list all you find. 1 pt deduction for each incorrect fill; 3 attempts allowed Email your solution to #172 ( ended June 20th, 2003 ) |
#172:
white to move .. find the best result. |