Your first question is this:
It's Black's move. Which of these moves should he choose? Ng8-f6 g7-g6 f7-f6 Nb8-c6 |
Next question: White's just moved his Bishop out! What should Black play now? g7-g6 Ng8-f6 Bf8-c5 d7-d5 |
Congratulations! You've avoided checkmate! White's just moved his Queen back to f3. Look VERY CAREFULLY at what he's trying to do before choosing your move. Nc6-d4 Ng8-f6 Bf8-c5 Bf8-g7 |
Bc8-g4 Nf6xe4 Nc6-d4 With a machine gun |
White, as expected has moved his Queen - to e3. Can you find a really cool move for Black here? Nf6xg4 Bf8-c5 d7-d5 Nd4xc2+ |
OK Buster, which of these moves is best? Nf6xe4 Bf8-c5 Nd4-f3+ Nd4xc2+ |
Yes, a free pawn is always worth having. Now White's foolishly moved his Pawn from f2 to f3. It's time to move in for the kill! But how? Nd4xf3+ Ne4-g3 Ne4-f2 Qd8-h4+ |
White had no choice that time. It's over to you for the winning move. Qh4-h3+ Qh4-f2+ Ne4-d2+ Ne4-g3+ |
Yes, it's CHECKMATE! The KISS OF DEATH! The Knight on e4 is DEFENDING the Queen on f2! So now you know how to stop SCHOLAR'S MATE! |
g7-g6 Nb8-c6 Ng8-f6 Qd8-e7 |
So, remind me again. Is g7-g6 a good move in this position? Of course it is! Don't be silly! |
What about this position? Is g7-g6 a good idea here? Of course it is! Don't be silly! |
And is g7-g6 a really terrific idea in this position? Of course it is! Don't be silly! |
What do you think about Nb8-c6 for Black in this position? A really good move! A really dumb move! |
And what do you think about Nb8-c6 for Black in this position? A really good move! A really dumb move! |
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