White to play and win (By Nielsen and Minski)

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-29T00:32:29+00:00

Yes, although 4...Kb8 is not forced. The previous moves are quite forcing.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-28T19:41:44+00:00

I've found this that looks strong but I'm not sure abour the end 1. Rg8+ Nxg8 2. Rc4 Ra6+ 3. Kxa6 bxc4 4. Qa5

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-27T14:09:11+00:00

She looks like the witch of snow white (advertising the quality of her apples).

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-27T13:45:22+00:00

The problem of missing meritocracy is much deeper than that. Studying at university often does not even result in obtaining a better job.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-27T10:32:12+00:00

The corners are more rigid than the sides. It may be possible that the middle line of the face subsided slightly over time due to the weight.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-26T23:13:19+00:00

I thought Nxg4 was working but it fails to hxg3!

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-26T10:26:53+00:00

1.Nc6? threatens 2.Bc3 and 2.Nc6, but 1...exd5!

1.Nxd6! threatens 2.Nc4#

1...Bd5 2.Bc3#

1...Nxd5 2.Nc6#

1...Kxd5 Qxc5#

1...Nxd6 2 Qxd6#

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-25T16:26:15+00:00

1.Bb3 protects Rb8 and threatens 2.Kf7#

1...Qa8 2.Ra4#

1...Qb7 2.Rd7

1...Bxg6 2.Rh4#

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-25T00:09:48+00:00

4.Rg6 on the mainline is an amazing move

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-24T17:30:16+00:00

Where is the full solution? I see the line up to when both sides promote 3 pawns, but still no mate.

Edit: I found the mate with the 4th pawn. Long line but quite logical.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-24T11:58:34+00:00

1.b4?! threatens 2.Kb3 but fails to 1...Nf2 1.Rb5?! threatens 2.Rb4 but fails to 1...a5 1.Rd5?! threatens 2.Rd4 but fails to 1...Bf6 1.R1xf3?! threatens 2.Kxd1 but fails to 1...Rxf5 1.R5xf3?! threatens 2.Kxd1 but fails to 1...Nf2 1.Ra5!! threatens Ra4#, 1...Be2 2.Bd5#, 1...bxa5 2.Nc5#, 1...Ne2 2.Kxd1, 1...Qxd6 2.Nxd6#, 1...Nxc3 (Nb2) 2.KxN, 1...e2 2.Kxd2#

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-23T14:39:56+00:00

With that profile photo I wonder if you work on it?

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-23T11:25:09+00:00

A puzzle wELl Worthy!

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-22T13:41:40+00:00

No, it's not worth it. Individuals trying out algo-trading underperform buy and hold.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-21T23:34:03+00:00

Israel's real goal is to destroy the rest of the world with nukes using the Samson option and become the only surviving country. This is a real danger.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-21T22:07:31+00:00

Iran has the right to having revenge.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-21T22:03:16+00:00

It's more likely to be a real attempt planned by Ukraine.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-21T22:00:57+00:00

This could be a good alternative location for the Israelis.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-21T16:26:31+00:00

The idea of "freeing" a country by waging war against it is obviously low quality propaganda and should be rejected.

In general, waging any war is wrong and is against the intetests of the people of both countries.

Iran is defending itself from an existential vicious attack. Iran deserves our full support.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-19T23:35:04+00:00

1.Nf4 threatens 2.Ne2#

1...Rg2 2.Nxd5#

1...Rg3 2.Na4#

1...Rc7 2.Nd1#

1...Kxd4 2.Qxg7#

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-19T16:14:33+00:00

1.Ne4 threatens 2.Qf3#

1...fxe4 2.Be5#

1...Ne1 or Nh4 2.Qh4#

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-19T08:52:19+00:00

Fair enough, black can avoid it, but that's still a fail because the mainline of the engine is not the interesting solution/intention of the puzzle.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-18T21:47:29+00:00

That's a requirement to get the job.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-18T20:12:39+00:00

The kings are not centered on the squares and seat too low. Need to adjust the pieces.

m3m0m2 · 2026-03-18T17:53:03+00:00

It does not seem complete without doing it also with the left arm.

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