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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Two chess puzzles to brighten up your Sunday

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Hello everyone,


How about chess puzzles from our award-winning database at www.chesskillertips.com where Chess Queen Alexandra teaches chess. For now, here are two puzzles for you today - one easy and one difficult. Enjoy.



CKT 051: A Lesson in Geometry
CKT 051: A Lesson in Geometry
LEVEL: Difficult   
CATEGORY: Study

Solution of Christmas Competition Position 3. Study by Troitzky, 1910. White plays and wins.





CKT 050: No Hesitation at all
CKT 050: No Hesitation at all
LEVEL: Easy   
CATEGORY: Middle Game

Solution of Christmas Competition Position 2. Taken from a game Paulsen - Morphy, New York 1857. Find Black's next move.











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