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RE: Chess problem 80 / Schachaufgabe 80

in The Chess Community4 years ago (edited)

While it is true that the white pieces have more material, the black ones have a better position. After H4xH5 the first check comes and White's king must go to the square of G1, then Rook to H1 would come giving check again and the white rook would fall in B1, and it is better that White surrenders.

White is totally lost, the biggest disadvantage being the doubled pawns on the E and F columns.

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I think you're right on this.

 4 years ago (edited) 

Well, nice to see that you play chess, too, but even if 1. ... Rxh4+ seems to be the obvious move in this position, that was not yet the correct solution. :)

 4 years ago  

Nice to see new people joining my chess riddles! :)

OK, lets look at your suggested moves (black's moves are always in the right column):

  1. ... Rxh4+
  2. Kg1 Rh1+
  3. Kf2 Rxb1

But now white can give a check with:

  1. Rf6+ Kg7
  2. Rxd6

And it's white who wins ...

You need to find something better! :)