Here's your first question. It's BLACK to play. Look very carefully and see if you can find the winning move. |
Here's the position after Ng5-f3 - can you see how Black can win quickly here? |
So, can you tell me the quickest way for Black to win this position? |
Black plays a THIRD QUEEN SACRIFICE. This time White has no choice but to take it and Black plays a CHECKMATE next move. |
It's not looking good for White here: he's down by a Bishop for a Pawn. What would you advise him to play? |
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This is an idea you definitely HAVE seen before: White to play and win!
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You'll need a clue for this one - White's first move is not easy to find! Look for a capture - of a piece that's VERY well protected!
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For a very easy point, what happens if Black takes with the Queen, reaching this position?
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Checkmate in 1 by the KISS OF DEATH! If Black takes with the e-pawn White has several ways to win - but we'd like the quickest (and most obvious). |
So what if he takes with the c-pawn instead, giving the position on your left?
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Finally, Black could take on d5 with the Knight, giving this position. Over to you for White's next move. |
Another easy point for you, I hope! The Knight has moved away from g6 - now Black's only move is Qd7-f7 - and Her Majesty will die next move! |
What should he do about it? |
WITHOUT MOVING THE PIECES I want you to tell me what you'd play for WHITE if Black plays Qd8xf6. |
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Can you see how he forced his opponent to resign here? This is a theme you haven't seen before! |
For an easy final point, but WITHOUT MOVING THE PIECES, what would White do if Black played g6xf5? |
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