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Chess problem 2008-01-31—Alexander Kish

Alexander Kish. Entry in Pawn-One-Two Tourney. American Chess Bulletin, May–June, 1936
White to mate in two

Alexander Kish
Entry in Pawn-One-Two Tourney
American Chess Bulletin, May–June, 1936

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Source: Howard, K.S. (1961). How to solve chess problems. Second revised edition. New York: Dover Publications, Inc.

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8 Responses to “Chess problem 2008-01-31—Alexander Kish”

  1. John Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 6:45 pm

    Jeffrey you sure its mate in 2 ???

  2. bicyclethief Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    1.Bh5

    A. 1…Bd2 2.e3#
    B. 1…Bxc3 2.Nxc3#
    C. 1…Bf2, 1…Bg3, 1…Bh4: 2.Qd3#
    D. 1…Nc2 2.e4#
    E. 1…Nc4 2.Qb1#

  3. John Says:
    January 31st, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    damit!!! good one bicyclethief

  4. Jeffrey Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 10:24 am

    That's it, bt. Will you be in New York this weekend?

  5. bicyclethief Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 11:58 am

    Not ’til Tuesday.

    Another chess puzzle?

  6. Katie Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Honestly, though… a King at the opposite end of the Board?

  7. bicyclethief Says:
    February 1st, 2008 at 5:07 pm

    I know, right? At least make these chess puzzles plausible Jeff.

  8. Jeffrey Barke Says:
    February 2nd, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Ha! Just be glad that I refuse to post fairy chess problems!

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