Here are the correct answers to the previous problem set: (1) The answer is simple :
Black to play wins because there is a one move mate!!!
1. ... Qe3 # mate!!!
(2) 'ranks' are rows, the path a pawn would walk in fulfilling its dream to become a queen. Every pawn has this dream, to become a queen one day.
The 'files' are the columns. You would often hear the phrases "open file" "closed file" or "semi-open file". We will learn what they mean later, but for now, remember that 'files' mean columns. (3) Endgame indeed! Chess Endgame is the most difficult stage of the game.
EXTRA CREDIT:
1. .... Rxd3+
2. Kxd3 Nc5+ (fork!) 3. Ke3 Nxb7
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Today's problems:
(1) Note down the moves of the white knight so that it can capture all the pawns in the shortest possible way.
(2) Which one is more powerful? The knight or the Bishop?
(3) What is Castling?
(4) Can a King Castle after it has moved?
