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One Word Wonders are word puzzles where the answer is exactly one word. Decipher the image below to come up with the answer. For a better idea on how to solve this puzzle view an example. If you get stuck you can ask for help in the comments section. Hints are posted 24 hours after puzzle's publish date (if provided by author).
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I could easily be wrong, since I don't really play chess, but isn't there a mate in 2? (Sorry I don't know the official notation to use:)
Black Rook A8->A1
White King D1->D2
Black Queen C5->D5
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[1] Not quite, because the bishop can block the king after that.
See, that's why I don't play chess... ;)
So then I think I see the 3rd move after that, but any hints on how to convert that sequence of moves to a word?
There are actually two routes I see to mate in 3, so I hope the exact moves aren't needed.
nevermind. I found flaws in both attacks I had. I guess I'll just try to solve the buzzle instead ;-)
Are the moves listed in [1] the correct first steps? I have a basic understanding of how pieces move, but my strategies are seriously lacking for the proper first move at least. I see many vulnerabilities with each that I take and none result in checkmate in three moves.
Is it a tricky statement? Will White win?
I think my mate in three is correct, but I still don't have the answer.
EDIT: removed part of original post to let people find their own mate
[8] I won't say if you are correct or not, since I have now solved the OWW and know that saying so would be salt. I have TGed you about your moves, however.
I will say that the solution to the chess problem is necessary to solve the OWW.
Finally got it, but that was exceptionally hard for non-chess players.
I made the mistake of thinking 3 moves = 3 letters. Wrong!
[4] If you've written out the entire sequence (like you did in [1]) that creates the checkmate for black in 3 moves, take a look at what you've written down and see if you notice something you can use to make a word from it.
[12] I have the sequence written down and still dont see anything that can make a word
[13] Look at where the pieces end up.
Not good for non players.