Does anyone know the meaning of "clueless"? Just picture me trying to find the correct first move and there you have it. Mr. von Bargen, whether I succeed or fail, I ALWAYS enjoy your presentations.
Very nice study. One final think to note is that, from the position at 5:50, Black can try 1. ...d6, and White can't immediately take the pawn because that leaves a1 unguarded, but has a pretty mate: 2. Nb6+ Kb8 3. Bxd6#
Yes I was hoping he would show that variation because the checkmate is even prettier. As I was solving the puzzle, I almost cried when I saw Pd6 blocking and threatening the Bishop. Capturing the pawn right away allowed the queen perpetual checks. Then my tears turned to joy when I saw Nb6+ set up a gorgeous checkmate.
This is one of the hardest puzzles that I ever fully successfully solved pre-video. One really cool variation: After black promotes and white threatens checkmate at Nd5, black Pd6 blocks and threatens the Bishop. If white immediately captures the pawn, Qa1+ leads to a series of checks and a mess. However, Nb6+ leads to a gorgeous Bd6x mate.
Nice solution as always. At 5.26 it will be better to play BD4, free the white but not allow the Black's pawn to attack our c pawn. Because if by mistake, someone plays, pawn c4 takes pawn d5 at that time, it will be a stalemate. B to D4 will be the safest move.
Oh, yes: Now I see, I was really much tooo fast, it is mentioned who created it, 🫡. This is, what I ❤ about chess. Our world is so fast, and when I use the opportunity to get contemplative, I sometimes even find the solutions. 😃
Does anyone know the meaning of "clueless"? Just picture me trying to find the correct first move and there you have it. Mr. von Bargen, whether I succeed or fail, I ALWAYS enjoy your presentations.
@@brettmccann3403 I am so thankful for your kind words and contributions. I hope you have a great weekend!!
Yes, indeed. Me too! 🙂
Very nice study. One final think to note is that, from the position at 5:50, Black can try 1. ...d6, and White can't immediately take the pawn because that leaves a1 unguarded, but has a pretty mate: 2. Nb6+ Kb8 3. Bxd6#
That seems to me to be right too😂, so beautiful!
Yes I was hoping he would show that variation because the checkmate is even prettier. As I was solving the puzzle, I almost cried when I saw Pd6 blocking and threatening the Bishop. Capturing the pawn right away allowed the queen perpetual checks. Then my tears turned to joy when I saw Nb6+ set up a gorgeous checkmate.
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This is one of the hardest puzzles that I ever fully successfully solved pre-video.
One really cool variation: After black promotes and white threatens checkmate at Nd5, black Pd6 blocks and threatens the Bishop. If white immediately captures the pawn, Qa1+ leads to a series of checks and a mess. However, Nb6+ leads to a gorgeous Bd6x mate.
Solved like always, easy puzzles 😀
This one stumped me, ending my three-puzzle winning streak.
Im so happy. This is the fastest ive solved this!!! I am getting better thanks to you :)
Great study, it looked impossible!
Excellent study and winning variation, I loved it. Thank you very much.
I couldn't see the knight fork far enough ahead, so I missed out on this one.
Nice solution as always. At 5.26 it will be better to play BD4, free the white but not allow the Black's pawn to attack our c pawn. Because if by mistake, someone plays, pawn c4 takes pawn d5 at that time, it will be a stalemate.
B to D4 will be the safest move.
Yes, that's right 🙂
I see bishop to G3 to protect F2 and also E1.
nice explanation
What about Bb4? Opens moves for pawn at d7 and the king, and you can move to d3 to grab the Q if they promote
Black can also promote by taking the knight.
Yup I see it now. My line no good
Chess is so enjoyable I hope it's always so. And of course a big thanks for the puzzle
Hi, Michael, how is the weather with you?
@UteAllef-wo5uj It was just a rainy night in Ireland where I was in Cork. I think they overstate weather conditions in recent times.
@yesMichaelHarrisIreland
don't move TOO fast...
شكرا🎉❤
Anti Spiral
I couldn’t solve this one.
Yes, I could!😊
Bah humbug!!! Smile
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What if bishop is taken by queen
Then the "Royal fork" occurs, as shown in the video.
After Queen takes B at e5, white Nb6+ forces Black Kb8. Next Nd7 is a fork so black loses his queen.
Yes, very cool 🧊😮. Where did you find it?! Wow
Oh, yes: Now I see, I was really much tooo fast, it is mentioned who created it, 🫡.
This is, what I ❤ about chess. Our world is so fast, and when I use the opportunity to get contemplative, I sometimes even find the solutions. 😃