![]() White has one temporary block with 3 Qd1 but then 3…Rxd1 is checkmate.īlack used the power of the pin to create a wonderful checkmate. In the next position, Black can combine the elements of the pin and the checkmate to create something special. Sometimes, of course, two can become one. Black has to give up the queen for the bishop and White’s sole pawn will eventually promote. ![]() White plays 1 Bc3, pinning the black queen against her king. Staying with a similar theme of the small hero winning the day, we need to be very aware that tactics can strike at virtually any moment. There is no equivalent to a 4-1 result here. In chess, however, it doesn’t matter how large the advantage may be one mistake could be fatal.ĭespite almost overwhelming odds, the white rook saves the day with 1 Ra8, checkmating the black king. If, for example a football team had a 4-0 lead, one mistake will just make it 4-1. In most sports or games a huge advantage usually guarantees a victory. Here are some snippets which should warm even the coldest of hearts. ![]() What is it? Game, sport, science, mental torture…? Whatever it is to you, it will mean a lot more if you learn to love the game of chess. Oh, but which of the three is missing – and what can we do about it? Well, it is time to play some music while we ponder the mysteries and beauty of chess. ![]() ‘Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.’ ![]()
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