tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097781840059992476.post4714228085343149202..comments2023-08-06T03:01:26.305-05:00Comments on Chicago Chess Blog: "Tasty" tacticsBill Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14550157556545540714noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097781840059992476.post-37250677146561628062009-12-14T23:44:47.192-06:002009-12-14T23:44:47.192-06:00Also in a game I'm sure I'd see 4...Qxg2+ ...Also in a game I'm sure I'd see 4...Qxg2+ 5.Kd1 Qg4+ having reached that point. :-|Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704670187177665661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2097781840059992476.post-50665351787098093802009-12-14T23:39:08.478-06:002009-12-14T23:39:08.478-06:00At first it seems like White has everything covere...At first it seems like White has everything covered up, but..<br /><br />1...Rd1+<br />This threatens ..Qxf1+ so this rook must be taken. Rxd1 is no good as this rook was guarding ..Nc2+.<br /><br />2.Kxd1 Qxf1+ 3.Qe1 Rd8+<br />Activating the last piece. The White K is smothered by his heavy pieces. Nd6 and Rd3 are each unsupported so that leaves:<br /><br />4.Nd2<br />If only the Rh3 weren't there, ..Rxd2+ Kxd2 Qe3#! Sadly I can't find a way to erase this rook.<br /><br />4...Qxe1+ 5.Kxe1 Nd3+ 6.Rxd3 Rxd3<br /><br />Three pawns for a knight, healthy pawns, active rook, loose White pawns... I'd totally settle for this in a game :-DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704670187177665661noreply@blogger.com