With all those back-and-forth tempo moves, I found this puzzle especially fascinating. As one could guess, I didn't come up with the solution. This one is well above my pay grade, but still very satisfying.
This is a symmetric position, except for the a-file that has no counterpart. As a chess problem has only one solution, the key move with the queen must be either go to the a-file (out of symmetry) or go among the e-file (symmetry axis). As Qa4 is obviously wrong and the 7th rank must be protected, we might find the solution.
At 4:56 you better be a GM if you think that's an easy win. It's tricky to get the pawn and there is no forced mating sequence in less than 25 moves - even with perfect play.
as nice as it is, its still difficult to win with queen and king vs a single rook and king! (I know there are many videos out there but haven't found one that is easy for Q and K vs R and K end game)
On both those moves black can check on c6 with his rook. Our king needs to back down to 5th rank and he plays the other rook to g6. His rooks blocks our king and all we have left is eternal checks and a draw
With all those back-and-forth tempo moves, I found this puzzle especially fascinating. As one could guess, I didn't come up with the solution. This one is well above my pay grade, but still very satisfying.
It was not so difficult but I did not find it anyway.
Me too
Same lol
Very nice video!!
So, the queen slides side to side like she is dancing with the king 😊
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This is a symmetric position, except for the a-file that has no counterpart. As a chess problem has only one solution, the key move with the queen must be either go to the a-file (out of symmetry) or go among the e-file (symmetry axis). As Qa4 is obviously wrong and the 7th rank must be protected, we might find the solution.
Elegant solution! Unfortunately I completely failed to find it!! 😞
Nice and subtle! I couldn't find all the solution but enjoyed it very much!
If I got this I'd study quantum mechanics.
I did study QM, didn't get this though;)
If the a-pawn is removed initially then it would be an instant zugzwang after 1.Qe5!😂
I did not do a "good job" - hi hi !
At 4:56 you better be a GM if you think that's an easy win. It's tricky to get the pawn and there is no forced mating sequence in less than 25 moves - even with perfect play.
Why is it, the key move, is the one I don't see? Q to e5 for this example.
as nice as it is, its still difficult to win with queen and king vs a single rook and king! (I know there are many videos out there but haven't found one that is easy for Q and K vs R and K end game)
Why would the rook have more power than the queen?
I think Qb7 is a promising move.
Ah, that was wrong. I'm impressed by the real solution.
Very clever.
Step 1. White King moves left or right. Automatic check. Step 2. Black King moves left or right. Step 3. White Queen moves up to Check mate.
That's what I thought too. But it doesn't work if the king comes to the 7th rank.
Great puzzle.. Zugzwang 🤗🤗
The solution looks like a wasted move. But of course when you move your king you get a check.
nice practice about 32 moves with best defense; which is not shown!
what about Qb4 and Qh4 as starting moves ?? Seem good, no ?? :O
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On both those moves black can check on c6 with his rook. Our king needs to back down to 5th rank and he plays the other rook to g6. His rooks blocks our king and all we have left is eternal checks and a draw
I think everybody except me found it....
KoOL 😎
Can’t you just Qa4 then Kf6? Then both rook checks are covered.
exactly that was my solution as well, after that there is no move for black to be able prevent a loss of his rook
no, he can do Rg7 and then it does not work
He showed us why that would not work at min 2:15. Did you watch the vid?
Solved
شكرا🎉🎉🎉
?????? 4. ..., Rc6+
5.Kd5+ (dis) Kd7 6.Qf5+ Kc7 7.Qf7+ winning the rook on g8 and a theoretically won endgame.