Oh Rc8+, discovered check from the black Q and it's gg. That's one of my favorite tactics that I've only seen over the board a very few times. Defend with a discovered check!
July 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Oh Rc8+, discovered check from the black Q and it's gg. That's one of my favorite tactics that I've only seen over the board a very few times. Defend with a discovered check!
I struggled with this one for about 90 seconds, then reminded myself "forcing moves!" and solved it very shortly after that. Solve time 2:30, average solve time is 3:58 (with 51% accuracy).
July 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I struggled with this one for about 90 seconds, then reminded myself "forcing moves!" and solved it very shortly after that. Solve time 2:30, average solve time is 3:58 (with 51% accuracy).
Oh yeah! That works also. I played Nde2, which has the same effect. Didn’t notice f5 was an option also.
May 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Oh yeah! That works also. I played Nde2, which has the same effect. Didn’t notice f5 was an option also.
Yes, but it has to be the right one!
May 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Yes, but it has to be the right one!
Classic pattern, Rh8+ Kxh8 Qh5+ Kg8 Qh7+ Kf8 Qh8++
May 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Classic pattern, Rh8+ Kxh8 Qh5+ Kg8 Qh7+ Kf8 Qh8++
That when I sign into Lichess anonymously and play random people. And no need to care about the rating.
May 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
That when I sign into Lichess anonymously and play random people. And no need to care about the rating.
I do standard-easy puzzles, so I get about 75% right. Minimum 5 a day, frequently more when I have time. Average about 4 minutes per puzzle. Have seen benefits in my play, especially slower time controls like the 45/45 league.
May 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I do standard-easy puzzles, so I get about 75% right. Minimum 5 a day, frequently more when I have time. Average about 4 minutes per puzzle. Have seen benefits in my play, especially slower time controls like the 45/45 league.
Nice one. Kf6 followed by h5++
May 17, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Nice one. Kf6 followed by h5++
I've seen people say that 5 hard puzzles a day, and 1 rapid game followed by analysis, is a good floor.
May 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I've seen people say that 5 hard puzzles a day, and 1 rapid game followed by analysis, is a good floor.
gxf5 Qh6 seems really bad. Threatening Qxh7+ followed by Qxh8+, or taking the B on e6 if you move the N to allow the R to protect h7. If you start moving the K f8-e8 then Bh5 attacking the pinned R on f7 might not be fun. Didn't fully calculate all the lines but that pawn looks like poison.
May 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
gxf5 Qh6 seems really bad. Threatening Qxh7+ followed by Qxh8+, or taking the B on e6 if you move the N to allow the R to protect h7. If you start moving the K f8-e8 then Bh5 attacking the pinned R on f7 might not be fun. Didn't fully calculate all the lines but that pawn looks like poison.
Rh1+ Nxh1 Bh2+ Kxh2 Rh8+ Kg3 Nf6+ Kf4 (or Kf3) Rh4++
May 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Rh1+ Nxh1 Bh2+ Kxh2 Rh8+ Kg3 Nf6+ Kf4 (or Kf3) Rh4++
That looks right, except after Rh8+ Ke7 I think Bxc5+ Kd7 Rxd8. I actually didn't get that far in my calculation, good job!
April 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
That looks right, except after Rh8+ Ke7 I think Bxc5+ Kd7 Rxd8. I actually didn't get that far in my calculation, good job!
Wow, that's great! Keep it up!
April 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Wow, that's great! Keep it up!
OMG that's totally crazy. And very tempting...
April 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
OMG that's totally crazy. And very tempting...
It's not uncommon for postings to occur an hour or more before the next round, or for the next day. I've been able to do a little research a few times to at least see what my opponent might play.
April 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's not uncommon for postings to occur an hour or more before the next round, or for the next day. I've been able to do a little research a few times to at least see what my opponent might play.
A number of the kids in our club play there, and have titles like ACM, AFM, I think one is even higher than that. The big drawback for me is I think your future OTB opponents can see your games online and prep against you.
April 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A number of the kids in our club play there, and have titles like ACM, AFM, I think one is even higher than that. The big drawback for me is I think your future OTB opponents can see your games online and prep against you.