Does anyone know the meaning of "clueless"? Just picture me trying to find the correct first move and there you have it. Mr. von Bargen, whether I succeed or fail, I ALWAYS enjoy your presentations.
Very nice study. One final think to note is that, from the position at 5:50, Black can try 1. ...d6, and White can't immediately take the pawn because that leaves a1 unguarded, but has a pretty mate: 2. Nb6+ Kb8 3. Bxd6#
Yes I was hoping he would show that variation because the checkmate is even prettier. As I was solving the puzzle, I almost cried when I saw Pd6 blocking and threatening the Bishop. Capturing the pawn right away allowed the queen perpetual checks. Then my tears turned to joy when I saw Nb6+ set up a gorgeous checkmate.
This is one of the hardest puzzles that I ever fully successfully solved pre-video. One really cool variation: After black promotes and white threatens checkmate at Nd5, black Pd6 blocks and threatens the Bishop. If white immediately captures the pawn, Qa1+ leads to a series of checks and a mess. However, Nb6+ leads to a gorgeous Bd6x mate.
Nice solution as always. At 5.26 it will be better to play BD4, free the white but not allow the Black's pawn to attack our c pawn. Because if by mistake, someone plays, pawn c4 takes pawn d5 at that time, it will be a stalemate. B to D4 will be the safest move.
Oh, yes: Now I see, I was really much tooo fast, it is mentioned who created it, 🫡. This is, what I ❤ about chess. Our world is so fast, and when I use the opportunity to get contemplative, I sometimes even find the solutions. 😃
Does anyone know the meaning of "clueless"? Just picture me trying to find the correct first move and there you have it. Mr. von Bargen, whether I succeed or fail, I ALWAYS enjoy your presentations.
@@brettmccann3403 I am so thankful for your kind words and contributions. I hope you have a great weekend!!
Yes, indeed. Me too! 🙂
Solved like always, easy puzzles 😀
Very nice study. One final think to note is that, from the position at 5:50, Black can try 1. ...d6, and White can't immediately take the pawn because that leaves a1 unguarded, but has a pretty mate: 2. Nb6+ Kb8 3. Bxd6#
That seems to me to be right too😂, so beautiful!
Yes I was hoping he would show that variation because the checkmate is even prettier. As I was solving the puzzle, I almost cried when I saw Pd6 blocking and threatening the Bishop. Capturing the pawn right away allowed the queen perpetual checks. Then my tears turned to joy when I saw Nb6+ set up a gorgeous checkmate.
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This one stumped me, ending my three-puzzle winning streak.
This is one of the hardest puzzles that I ever fully successfully solved pre-video.
One really cool variation: After black promotes and white threatens checkmate at Nd5, black Pd6 blocks and threatens the Bishop. If white immediately captures the pawn, Qa1+ leads to a series of checks and a mess. However, Nb6+ leads to a gorgeous Bd6x mate.
Im so happy. This is the fastest ive solved this!!! I am getting better thanks to you :)
Great study, it looked impossible!
Nice solution as always. At 5.26 it will be better to play BD4, free the white but not allow the Black's pawn to attack our c pawn. Because if by mistake, someone plays, pawn c4 takes pawn d5 at that time, it will be a stalemate.
B to D4 will be the safest move.
Yes, that's right 🙂
Excellent study and winning variation, I loved it. Thank you very much.
I couldn't see the knight fork far enough ahead, so I missed out on this one.
nice explanation
شكرا🎉❤
Chess is so enjoyable I hope it's always so. And of course a big thanks for the puzzle
Hi, Michael, how is the weather with you?
@UteAllef-wo5uj It was just a rainy night in Ireland where I was in Cork. I think they overstate weather conditions in recent times.
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I see bishop to G3 to protect F2 and also E1.
I couldn’t solve this one.
What about Bb4? Opens moves for pawn at d7 and the king, and you can move to d3 to grab the Q if they promote
Black can also promote by taking the knight.
Yup I see it now. My line no good
don't move TOO fast...
Anti Spiral
*too
Yes, I could!😊
Bah humbug!!! Smile
What if bishop is taken by queen
Then the "Royal fork" occurs, as shown in the video.
After Queen takes B at e5, white Nb6+ forces Black Kb8. Next Nd7 is a fork so black loses his queen.
Yes, very cool 🧊😮. Where did you find it?! Wow
Oh, yes: Now I see, I was really much tooo fast, it is mentioned who created it, 🫡.
This is, what I ❤ about chess. Our world is so fast, and when I use the opportunity to get contemplative, I sometimes even find the solutions. 😃