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lemm.ee

::: spoiler solution 1... Qxg2 2. Kxg2 Nf4+ 3. Kg1 Nh3#? Nice queen sacrifice :::

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Echreply
lemm.ee

Wouldn't the bishop just take the knight?

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Echreply
lemm.ee

I overlooked the black bishop in that play. My mistake!

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Squizzyreply
lemmy.world

Sorry for the ignorance but I'm not familiar with the shorthand. What is Nf4+ & Nh3#

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N = Knight, F4 = square moved to, + = opponent King in check, # = Opponent King in Checkmate

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reddthat.com

Why not knight e3 first. White has to take it with the pawn or it's mate next turn, then queen g2 mate?

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MellowSnowreply
lemmy.world

Because white doesn't have to take the knight first. White can trade queens there, and then the knight is lost on the next move.

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Also, g2 would be defended by the white queen after the f pawn takes the knight

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