Chess: Checkmate in $x moves

[hairic]

Had to look at the source, it's a webp file, which isn't supported in Firefox by default IIRC.

Rg6
Any black move (Pc2, Kf5/Kd4, B(g5/f6/e7/d8), B(g3/f2/e1))
Qe4#

After a nap, realized this is wrong. Kd4 is a delaying move as is Bf6. Kd4 can escape to Kc5 and Bf6 blocks the rank allowing Kd6.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Here is a new one.

Mate in 2, white to play.

Okay I think I have this one.

Spoiler: Answer

White: Bh6
Black: Kg6 / Kf5
White: Qg5#

 

[YosemiteSam]

BTW, you can use lichess.org editor to play things out if you need too.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Okay I think I have this one.

Spoiler: Answer

White: Bh6
Black: Kg6 / Kf5
White: Qg5#

Wrong again haha. @RGV_C_Los has pointed out that the white queen is under pressure, so the first move is wrong. You must put the king in check with the first move to force the issue.

 

[Runwildboys]

After a nap, realized this is wrong. Kd4 is a delaying move as is Bf6. Kd4 can escape to Kc5 and Bf6 blocks the rank allowing Kd6.

Yeah ,you had me thinking the same, until I made a couple of moves in my head.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Any chess fans?

Maybe I will play around with this thread if there are any other chess fans here. See if you can figure out the answer before viewing the spoiler / answer.

https://lh3.***BROKEN***/-duj6eTPx5ZM/WvM8BVi70NI/AAAAAAABC7U/DXBIU02jRNIUcaOZSSZvsRPWAWBTgFPwACJoC/w530-h621-n-rw/williams_modern-chess-problem2_1912.jpg

Spoiler: Answer

White Rook to G5, forcing the black King to D4, then white Queen to D6 for checkmate

Who's move? White or black?

 

[hairic]

Had to start thinking sacrifice for the first one, and not a perfect two move.

I think the solution is Rd4
If Kxd4, Qd6#
If Kf5, Rd5#
If Pc2 or Bmovement, Rd5#

 

[hairic]

Here is a new one.

Mate in 2, white to play.

This one was easier:
Be5+
If Kf5, Qg5#
If Kg6, Qg5#
If Nxe5, Qg5#

 

[Ranched]

Any chess fans?

Maybe I will play around with this thread if there are any other chess fans here. See if you can figure out the answer before viewing the spoiler / answer.

https://lh3.***BROKEN***/-duj6eTPx5ZM/WvM8BVi70NI/AAAAAAABC7U/DXBIU02jRNIUcaOZSSZvsRPWAWBTgFPwACJoC/w530-h621-n-rw/williams_modern-chess-problem2_1912.jpg

Spoiler: Answer

White Rook to G5, forcing the black King to D4, then white Queen to D6 for checkmate

Now I see the image using my phone.

 

[Ranched]

pink car????

OMG RGV, I'm literally laughing out loud. You're probably thinking it's bad enough you can't see an image of chess let alone a pink car LMAO. Here's the link dear. Scroll down a bit and you'll see the pink car deal. Have to keep you in the loop around here.
https://cowboyszone.com/threads/funny-images-thread.396989/page-151

 

[Corso]

Any chess fans?

Maybe I will play around with this thread if there are any other chess fans here. See if you can figure out the answer before viewing the spoiler / answer.

https://lh3.***BROKEN***/-duj6eTPx5ZM/WvM8BVi70NI/AAAAAAABC7U/DXBIU02jRNIUcaOZSSZvsRPWAWBTgFPwACJoC/w530-h621-n-rw/williams_modern-chess-problem2_1912.jpg

Spoiler: Answer

White Rook to G5, forcing the black King to D4, then white Queen to D6 for checkmate

I know how to play, but I'd like to really learn how to win. My wife started beating me...

 

[YosemiteSam]

I know how to play, but I'd like to really learn how to win. My wife started beating me...

There are a few things. First you need to learn tactics for middle game. Then start learning end-games. (like how to get the king with specific pieces you have (2 knights, or a knight and a bishop, etc)

Here are two tactics trainers. They will give you the fastest boost to your ability to play.

Chess.com Tactics Trainer

lichess.com tactics trainer

You will hear people learning openings and stuff. Those are the last things you will learn. That said, learn the things you SHOULD NOT DO in openings early on too. (ie, don't start by moving your A or H pawns.)

 

[YosemiteSam]

Who's move? White or black?

heh the image says white to move!

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

heh the image says white to move!

Well, I just had to make sure.

 

[YosemiteSam]

White to move, mate in two.

Spoiler: Answer

White: Qg4+
Black: Bxg4
White: Bf7#

 

[Seven]

King me!!!

 

[YosemiteSam]

White to move, mate in 2!

Spoiler: Answer

White: Qxh7+
Black: Rxh7
White: Rg8#

 

[Runwildboys]

White to move, mate in 2!

Spoiler: Answer

White: Qxh7+
Black: Rxh7
White: Rg8#

Qh7
Rh7
Rg8

 

[YosemiteSam]

Kh7
Rh7
Rg8

The king could just take out the knight on h7 after the rook to g8 and the rook couldn't stop it.

 

[Runwildboys]

The king could just take out the knight on h7 after the rook to g8 and the rook couldn't stop it.

You're right. This is a lot harder when you're riding a bike at the gym. Lol