Richard Cribb
He does monologues
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First of all, I want to wish the chess community a Merry Christmas. I haven't been as active here as I wanted and even had to forfeit the championship when having a won position in the first game. I can just hope that I will be more present in the year to come.
Anyway, I went ahead and made a small Christmas quiz. It consists of 8 positions from games between grandmasters. It is also not very difficult, so I think everybody who gives it a try should solve some, while I expect the strongest players here to get a perfect score.
In position #1,5,6 and 8 Black is to move and win, in #2,3,4 and 7 White is to move and win. This doesn't necessarily mean instant mate, but in some cases just a decisive advantage.You get 2 points for each you solve correctly. With that I mean that you give the correct first move and back it up with some analysis. And please, turn that blasted computer off. Besides there is 2 bonus points to those who can tell me what the 8 positions have in common.
Those who want to participate can PM their answers to me before 13.1.2011. I can't promise any prizes, but there is always the honour.
Happy solving!
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Anyway, I went ahead and made a small Christmas quiz. It consists of 8 positions from games between grandmasters. It is also not very difficult, so I think everybody who gives it a try should solve some, while I expect the strongest players here to get a perfect score.
In position #1,5,6 and 8 Black is to move and win, in #2,3,4 and 7 White is to move and win. This doesn't necessarily mean instant mate, but in some cases just a decisive advantage.You get 2 points for each you solve correctly. With that I mean that you give the correct first move and back it up with some analysis. And please, turn that blasted computer off. Besides there is 2 bonus points to those who can tell me what the 8 positions have in common.
Those who want to participate can PM their answers to me before 13.1.2011. I can't promise any prizes, but there is always the honour.
Happy solving!
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