Level 1 - Day 9

Question 1

Name colors of following squares: c1, d7, f1, g8, h4.

Answer 1

c1 – black, d7 – white, f1 – white, g8 – white, h4 –
black.

Question 2

42. Can a white bishop on a4 stop black pawns on g3 and
    h2?

If yes, give a move.

White to move.

Answer 2

Ba4 can stop black Ps on g3 and h2 with 1.Bc6.

Question 3

43. White:
    Ka1, Qc1, Bb2, Pa2.

Black:
Kh8, Qa4, Ra8, Ps g7,
h6.

White to move. Mate in two moves.

Answer 3

1.Qxh6+ Kg8 2.Qxg7#.

Question 4

44. White:
    Kb1, Qc1, Rh1, Ps b2, c2, g6.

Black:
Kg8, Qf3, Ra8, Pb3.

Black to move.

Answer 4

44. 1…Ra1+ 2.Kxa1 Qa8+ 3.Kb1 Qa2#.

Question 5

45. Play out the game without looking at the board:

1.e4 c6
2.Nc3 d5
3.Nf3 dxe4
4.Nxe4 Nd7
5.Qe2 g6??
White to move.

Answer 5

6.Nd6#.