18 December 2012

In which the Gabridoodle stuns Fritz

At first blush, things are looking grim for the Gabridoodle (black pieces).  Fritz is ahead by a horse and a couple of pawns.  Surely, Fritz will torment the Gabridoodle with his extra piece and march those pawns to victory...

...unfortunately for the "Silicon upstart," the Gabridoodle sees a little combination that will save the day.  First, he moves his rook to a7 (it's protected by his bishop at d4)...

...naturally, Fritz moves his queen out of the way.  Of course, Fritz could have allowed the capture of the queen; that would have staved off immediate defeat but it would have been a whole new game...

...The Gabridoodle's castle then plows on through, delivering mate.

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