St. Albert Chess

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Friday puzzle: White to play and mate in exactly two moves.

#1) "Red & Black Knights" and especially #2) "Amazing Chessboard Patterns"!

NEW VIDEO with a stunning outcome!
Main video: youtu.be/UiX4CFIiegM
Bonus video with more amazingness: youtu.be/VgmDuBCayPw

This Monday, May 11th: chess is back at the St. Albert Public Library. Open from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sets and clocks (and optionally scoresheets) provided.

All Ages Chess Drop-in Casual, structured chess for players of all ages and skills. Play some games with other community members, split in two sections for newer and experienced players. Sets and clocks...

Friday puzzle: Magnus Carlsen (White) takes on the youngest ever 2700, Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş (Black).

Black's last move, ...b6-b5, hoped to block out White's bishop from stopping the f-pawn from a6. How can White win anyways?

ANSWER



White starts with 1. g7! to open a new lane for the bishop towards h3. The game continued 1. ...Nxg7 2. axb5 f2 3. Bh3 and White won with the b-pawn.

Importantly, if 2. ...Ne6 White is in time to stop the f-pawn with 3. b6! f2 4. Ba6.

Friday puzzle: White to play and mate in two moves.

ANSWER



1. Rxh5+! works perfectly. No matter how Black captures, White has mate on the next move: Qh3 #, Qa6 #, or Qf8 #.

Spring chess clubs start soon (tomorrow!), beginning with the Intermediate group on Mondays. You can still sign up for all levels here: https://stalbertchess.ca/online-junior-chess-clubs/

We'd love to have a couple more kids to round out the clubs!

Friday puzzle: White to play and mate in exactly two moves.

ANSWER



1. Kb7! does it perfectly. Black must play 1. ...Ka5, and then 2. Qa6 #.

Calling all chess players—young, old, new, and experienced! ♞
Drop in for an evening of structured, casual chess with other community members. Play, learn, and challenge yourself in a welcoming environment.

♟ All Ages Chess Drop‑in
📍 Forsyth Hall (Downtown Library, 5 St. Anne Street)
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM | Monday, April 13

No registration required—just show up and play!

This Monday, April 13th: new chess club at the St. Albert Public Library! Open from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sets and clocks (and optionally scoresheets) provided.

All Ages Chess Drop-in Casual, structured chess for players of all ages and skills. Play some games with other community members, split in two sections for newer and experienced players. Sets and clocks...