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Posted by vynar www6conf.org 11/29/2008 00:20:39 Play online chess	Subject: Possible mistake in chess puzle on Nov 28 Message: Colleagues, I solved chess puzzle on Nov 28 (from chess puzzle competition) and gave it to my friend. While analyzing the solution, we noticed that after 1. Nb4 c2 2.Qc1 black can actually play 2 ... b1"Bishop" !!!!!!!! creating a stalemate situation! Now white player would have to use another move to allow black move and, therefore, wouldn't be able to checkmate in 4 (unless I'm missing anything). Please, correct me if I'm wrong in any respect. I didn't find the way to communicate it to GameKnot guys. Best, - Igor
Posted by heinzkat www6conf.org 11/29/2008 05:39:34 Play online chess	Message: 3. Nd3! => gameknot.com
Posted by vynar www6conf.org 11/29/2008 08:25:39 Play online chess	That's beautiful! Message: Really beautiful solution, thanks for sharing! ——— A Chess Player’s Attacks Pay Off, Even When They Shouldn’t — Computer chess programs are so popular, and so good, that almost anybody can use one to figure out where a chess player went wrong — when the game is over. But at the chess board, competitors can rely only on their brains and wits (unless they are cheating) and are bound to make mistakes, especially when they are under pressure. One reason why Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria is so good is that he forces opponents to make mistakes. Ranked No. 2 in the world, he is an aggressive chess player who is always trying to attack. There are problems with this approach, when being aggressive is not justified. But the constant pressure that he places on his opponents often ...