The Chess Mind

By Dennis Monokroussos.
This is a blog for chess fans by a chess fan, one who loves the beauty of the game and wants to share it with those who are like-minded.
Yet the chess mind is not only a chess mind, and other topics, such as philosophy, may appear from time to time. All material copyrighted.
The most beautiful move IM Willy Hendriks never got to play
It's a neat story and a beautiful move indeed - have a look here and see for yourself (it's item 382). It took me a few minutes to find it even knowing that something had to be there; hopefully you'll do better. Whether you find it almost immediately or after a long think doesn't really matter. Either way, you'll get a jolt and a sense of satisfaction once you've worked it out.
Posted by Dennis Monokroussos on Thursday July 17, 2008 at 12:45pm
MM:
Ha, yes I agree .. that was fun!
7.17.2008 5:06pm
Roberto Stelling (www):
You're 100% correct, the solution comes with a jolt of pleasure, pretty much like solving a spectacular study but this time on a real game.
Actually this is the kind of move that you don't list as a "candidate" but instead you're driven to by failed attempts!
7.17.2008 7:23pm
Jon Jacobs (mail):
Alas, I already knew of it for a couple of years: Mig Greengard featured the position and commentary at the top of one of his Daily Dirt posts some time in 2006 or 2006. Once having seen that, you don't forget it. There was even a lively debate there, which if my memory serves, no less than Hikaru Nakamura took part in. (The debate focused on [snipped by the blogmeister, who invites the comment's author to re-post after I post the solution, which won't happen until after Krabbé posts it on his site.])
7.17.2008 9:36pm
Ashish:
This is the kind of Move that makes me reconsider my retirement from competitive chess.
7.17.2008 10:39pm
Gopal Menon (mail):
I am really glad that I didn't give up on solving this puzzle. It really did give me a jolt of satisfaction and reminds me how beautiful chess can be.
7.18.2008 12:30am