Classic puzzle and chess trivia

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  Anonymous says:

  June 21, 2008 at 1:24 pm

  It’s the famous “Steinitz Gambit” by Sam Loyd.

  1.Ke2!! followed by 2.Ke3 and mate in the next move.

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  Anonymous says:

  June 21, 2008 at 3:02 pm

  I didn’t get it…
  1. Ke2, Nc1+; 2. Ke3, f1=Q+;3. ?
  if 2. king to row 1 f8=Q+ ?

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  Anonymous says:

  June 21, 2008 at 3:28 pm

  re anon: Bxf1# should do the trick.

  This study is too famous of course, but it can be instructive for beginners i guess..

  But i dont like positions were pieces are seemingly randomly placed–its too hard on my eyes.

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  Anonymous says:

  June 23, 2008 at 8:40 am

  1. Ke2 f1 = Q
  2. Ke3 Qe1+

  and then? Where is checkmate in 3?

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  Anonymous says:

  June 23, 2008 at 8:50 am

  3. Be2#