GIPF: Puzzle #10
Haste makes waste
The puzzle is taken from www.gipf.com. The original puzzle is here.
It is White’s turn. Which of the following moves would contain a pleasant surprise for Black?
- a2-e6
- a2-e2
- a3-c5
- b1-b5
- c1-c5
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Correct answer:
- c1-c5
If White plays c1-c5, Black would reply with a1-e5, forcing White to capture the row on the a4-h1 line. As a result of that, he lined up 3 of his pieces and attacks White’s last GIPF. Whatever White plays, Black will always be able to occupy b5 with his next move and capture Gf4.