4NCL Combo Challenge
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Here are some combinations from the 4NCL. To see the solution, click the chessboard.
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Black to play and win
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Black found a spectacular move
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White took advantage of the Black king stuck in the centre.
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White played a nice checkmate move.
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White has a big threat, but it's Black's move.
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This one is tough! - White to play.
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White looks like he's running into trouble on the e-file but ... White to play.
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No clues on this one! - just Black to play.
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White found a neat short cut to win this ending.
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The position looks double-edged, but Black's next move forced resignation.
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White looks like he's getting back into the game, but Black's next move came as a rude shock.
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Just out of the opening, but White found a breakthrough.
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Black found a neat way to win this ending.
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An innocent-looking position - but Black's next move brought instant resignation.
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Again Black to play ...
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How did Black prove that bishops are stronger than rooks?
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White clearly has a strong attack down the h-file, but can you calculate a forced mate?
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Is Black's king well placed for the endgame? Hint:- it's White to play.
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