The position this week is from a game played in the 2019 Tunbridge Wells Congress
Does anyone remember over the board chess?
Can you find the move that White should have played to force Checkmate in the fewest moves?
White to play
Black to play
1…. Rxg2+ 2. Kh1 Rxf2+ 3. Nxc6 Rh2+ 4. Kg1 Qg2 mate
Instead of 3. Nxc6 White can block the check but 3. Bd5 changes nothing and 3. Nf3 allows Rxf1
Another game from the Thanet All Play All, played last night on Lichess
Please enjoy this game, which is full of twists and turns: indeed both sides were winning at various times and the result was uncertain until very close to the end!
Congratulations to both players for an exciting contest, very much a toe to toe battle, eventually won by Broadstairs club member Andy Flood
White: FloodA01 Black: Knightclubber
LiChess 60-minute + 15s game
One of the most important qualities a chess player needs, is a Never Give Up attitude – chess is a game where, however bad your position, there is always hope. Rather like a boxer looking for that miracle last round knockout!
Our puzzle comes from a game played on Lichess 3 days ago.
The player with the Black pieces is 11 years old, I have been coaching him on Zoom for a couple of months, he was already a talented 10 year old when we started.
In this game he has been outplayed by a strong opponent but has sacrificed a piece to gain some swindle chances. White has just played Nd4 attacking Queen and Bishop
Black to play and Mate
Local players have been fortunate during chess lock down as, our very own Andy Flood has kept everyone entertained with a series of competitions on Lichess. These events have covered many time formats, the current one is an All Play All with the ‘leisurely’ time control of game in 60+15
The first round, of eleven, was played on Tuesday 5th January, here is an exciting miniature to enjoy
White: Mikeski12 Black: pm5
LiChess 60-minute + 15s game