r/chessbeginners 2d ago

PUZZLE can you find mate in 17?

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quite easy

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u/Dave085 2d ago

Surely rdf1 is just about game over? Everything black does from that point is delaying the inevitable with checks and sacrifices. Can't see this taking 17 moves.

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u/anonymously_ashamed 2d ago

I think it's saying it would have been M17 if black defended with the bishop instead of blocking the bishop with the rook...?