*** The Chess Thread ***

[Poopadoop]

Just a five minute glance but my first instinct is Nd6 or Ne5. I think we can allow Qxd8+, I'll need a proper look to see if we can allow Qxa8 and axb1=Q. The point of Nd6 or Ne5 is to cut off the queen and bishop. Ne5 looks best at the minute because it's clear the knight can't be captured, and after Qxd8+ we can simply sidestep to g7 and he can't check us again without giving up the queen. I think that's ok for MI4. axb1=Q is awkward though, maybe after Qxb1 the threat of Qd3+ is enough for a quick mate.

If Ne5, why not QxN?

Also, if the Nf7moves, QxB and Qg8ch sacs the Q but still costs white two moves. No mate in 4 after that methinks.

I'm thinking the first move has to be Na4ch, then Kd3 (forced), then either Qc3 ch or Nxp ch, but can't really see the finale.

[CoccoBill]

I'm thinking the first move has to be Na4ch, then Kd3 (forced), then either Qc3 ch or Nxp ch, but can't really see the finale.

If Na4 then b2, or do I still have the board upside down?

[Poopadoop]

If Na4 then b2, or do I still have the board upside down?

White is on the bottom. Yeah I didn't see b2. Makes me want to sac the R, then after QxR, move the N and something something...mate?

[CoccoBill]

Wait, what does black do if I just move the K out of the pin?

Edit: he can only move the Q so Qxa8?

Edit2: nah it's still like 6+ moves to mate, Q blocks rook etc.

[OngBonga]

If Ne5, why not QxN?

Also, if the Nf7moves, QxB and Qg8ch sacs the Q but still costs white two moves. No mate in 4 after that methinks.

I'm thinking the first move has to be Na4ch, then Kd3 (forced), then either Qc3 ch or Nxp ch, but can't really see the finale.

So you don't actually know the solution? Let me have a proper look. After QxN there's a ton of discovered checks, I thought one of them was good for a mating net. I might be wrong though. I'll crack this with an analysis board.

[Poopadoop]

So you don't actually know the solution?

Nope, just found it and it looked kinda cool.