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"Catch the King"
(Chess For Elementary Schools)
Weekly Puzzles & Trivia
*(Puzzle Page will be updated on September 13, 2010.)*
May 3, 2010 - Chess Puzzle
Level One - Puzzle #351
In the above position it is white to play and checkmate in one move. Can you find the move that will "Catch the King"?
May 3, 2010 - Chess Puzzle
Level Two - Puzzle #351
It is white to play and mate in two moves in the the above position. Can you find the final moves that were used to "Catch the King"? Hint: Look at the Level One puzzle.
May 3, 2010 - Math Chess
Level One - Puzzle # 351
On which square(s) would you need to place the black king in order to turn the above position into a checkmate?
May 3, 2009 - Weekly Trivia Question:
Q #351: What similarity did the world chess and checker champion share in 1851.
Solutions will appear on September 13, 2010.
Registered schools are invited to send in their solutions before September 13, 2010.
Last Week's Puzzles & Solutions
April 5, 2010 - Chess Puzzle
Level One - Puzzle #350
In the above position it is white to play and checkmate in one move. Can you find the move that will "Catch the King"?
Solution: Black is checkmated after, 1. Re7-e8#!
April 5, 2010 - Chess Puzzle
Level Two - Puzzle #350
It is white to play and mate in two moves in the the above position. Can you find the final moves that were used to "Catch the King"? Hint: Look at the Level One puzzle.
Solution: Black's back rank look fairly secure as the rook on c8 prevents the white rook from moving forward. However, white has a clever way of "deflecting" the black rook away from his post. After white's first move black's only choice is in how he wants to get mated, 1. Bd3-c4+!, Rc8xc4 2. Re7-e8#!
April 5, 2010 - Math Chess
Level One - Puzzle #350
On which square(s) would you need to place a black king in order to turn the above position into a checkmate?
Solution: The above position would be a checkmate if a black king were placed on d4 or e4 .
April 5, 2010 - Weekly Trivia Question:
Q #350: Was it ever mandatory to announce an attack on the queen?
Answer: Up until the late 19th century it was mandatory to say “check to the queen” or “gardez”.
