Ulysses:
In this position, Nimzowitsch is Black. It looks like his king is dying
a horrible death. White’s last
move was the apparently killing 32. Bxh6, blowing open the h-file.
Now 32…Bxh6 33. Qxh6+ leads to mate in one.
However, Nimzowitsch had a stunning stroke prepared which turned the
tables and caused his opponent to resign immediately.
My
challenge this month: find Nimzowitsch’s brilliant move!
Remember, the first correct solution I receive from each Chess
Odyssey club, or from a camper during a camp week, wins a cool prize. Plus, every Chess Odyssey
student who simply gets a solution to me before the 7/25/03
deadline will receive 2 points...or 5
points if their solution is correct (yes, the Odyssey points & awards
system applies through the summer!). You can
either turn your solution in at club/camp or mail it (with your name and return address!) to
Chess Odyssey, 2373 NW 185th, #261 Hillsboro, OR 97124,
or you can type your solution in an email and send it here.
