White to play and win. Can you find a checkmate?
We will share the answer to this one next time.
Here is the solution to Puzzle 1.
1 Qg8 + !! R x g8,
2 Nf7 ++.
This is known as smothered mate, as the Black King is trapped in the corner.
White to play and win. Can you find a checkmate?
We will share the answer to this one next time.
Here is the solution to Puzzle 1.
1 Qg8 + !! R x g8,
2 Nf7 ++.
This is known as smothered mate, as the Black King is trapped in the corner.
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