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Feb 2021
10:39am, 14 Feb 2021
21,582 posts
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Meglet
Jules what was the answer to the puzzle from the previous page? I’ve got Qh5+ to start? Not sure how it finishes.
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Feb 2021
10:50am, 14 Feb 2021
25,964 posts
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JulesR
Qh5+ is the correct first move Meg, Snail’s opp forced to play Kg2.
Next Snail move please....
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Feb 2021
10:59am, 14 Feb 2021
26,958 posts
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Maclennane
Isn't it heartening when you play someone well above you in the rankings and they play like an utter tool? Makes up for the many times I've been the higher ranker and done the same. My game against SiebSieb is available for your amusement
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Feb 2021
11:09am, 14 Feb 2021
13,494 posts
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JK *chameleon*
Rook to e2? Forces either King onto row 1, or Queen to e2 to be taken by either Knight or Queen?
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Feb 2021
11:14am, 14 Feb 2021
26,959 posts
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Maclennane
Rook to e2 looks good to me too, either gains queen or mate next move
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Feb 2021
11:17am, 14 Feb 2021
25,965 posts
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JulesR
Yup Re2+ is the next a snail move, let’s respond Kc1 as opp played, although as you say opp could give up his queen
One more key move to find.....
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Feb 2021
11:20am, 14 Feb 2021
19 posts
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JoeCarr28
Meglet - I'm happy to accept your offer of a draw in our second cup game. It seems like a fair result given how evenly matched we've been over the two games. I just wanted to double-check though because I thought you needed a win to progress to the next round and it doesn't feel like we've reached a complete impasse yet. If it's any encouragement, I've made some shocking blunders in other games this week. Anyway, we can call it a draw if there are other games you'd rather concentrate on. Equally, I'm happy to continue for a bit longer if you'd like to continue your bid for cup glory.
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Feb 2021
11:36am, 14 Feb 2021
2,444 posts
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Oranj
Classy game that Maclennane, made me smile.
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Feb 2021
11:38am, 14 Feb 2021
26,960 posts
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Maclennane
Can someone look at the analysis? Very comfusing
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Feb 2021
11:43am, 14 Feb 2021
21,583 posts
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Meglet
Yes I offered a draw. We’ve been dancing around each other’s kings while trying not to give up pieces and I can’t see a solid way through! The alternative is giving up pieces and going to pawns I think.
I’m not overloaded with games so will play on for a bit if you prefer but I’m not fussed about the cup.
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