Week 8 answer key: Free pieces

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    1. Nxf5

    Nxf5 is free; Nxb5 axb5 is not.

    Hint, if needed: Use your knight, to make a capture.

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    2. Rxd4

    Rxd4 wins the queen, which nothing protects.

    Hint, if needed: Use your rook, to make a capture.

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    3. Qxf8#

    Qxf8#

    Hint, if needed: Use your queen, with a check.

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    4. Qxe7 Rc1+ Kh2

    Qxe7 (reply Rc1+) Kh2

    Hint, if needed: Use your queen, to make a capture.

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    5. Qxd5 Nf6+ exf6

    Qxd5 (reply Nf6+) exf6

    Hint, if needed: Use your queen, to make a capture.

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    6. Nxe7+ Kb8 Nxd5

    Nxe7+ (reply Kb8) Nxd5

    Hint, if needed: Use your knight, with a check.

The worked example's answer is on the worksheet. Every answer is checked move by move with chess.js. ChessTeacher.org · 12-week course, week 8