Throwdown Thursday Solution:

1. Qf8+! Kxf8 2. Bh6+ Kg8 3. Re8#
Or 1...Kg6 2. Kh6#

The queen sac is the most forcing move on the board—and the path to a beautiful mate. Did you find it?
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Throwdown Thursday!
White to move—hint: Forcing moves are key.
Drop your solution in the comments and tag a friend to take on this challenge!
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Tactical Tuesday solution:
1...Nf2+ 2. Kg1 Nh3+ 3. Kh1 Qg1+ 4. Nxg1 Nf2#
A perfect smothered mate finish! Thanks to all who participated—next puzzle drops next week.
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🚨 Last chance! Register by midnight TONIGHT for Clash of Kings on May 24! ♟️ $10 Scholastic/Casual, $35 USCF. Prices go up after tonight! 🏆 Games, prizes & a lecture by Michael Mills! 🎟️ Register: www.KPRreg.org #KearneyChess #ClashOfKings #Chesspunks

🧠✅ Tactical Tuesday – Solution Time!

Mate in 3? Here’s how:

Bh6+ → Kg8 (only move)

Qxd5+ → Qe6 (only defense)

Qxe6# 💥

Elegant teamwork from the queen and bishop clears the board in style.
Tag a friend who needs to see this combo! ♟🔥
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🏰 Kearney Chess Fest: Clash of Kings
Nebraska’s most exciting community chess event returns May 24th!

⚔️ Trophies. Simul. Guest reviewer.
🧠 Open to all ages and skill levels.

Details + sign-up: www.KPRreg.org

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🚨 Special Guest Alert! 🚨
Mike Mills will join us at Kearney Chess Fest: Clash of Kings on May 24th! 🏆♟️
One of Nebraska’s toughest players — are YOU ready to take the crown?
📍Kearney, NE
🔗Register at www.KPRreg.org
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You know I’m the cream of the chessboard, yeah… The cream will rise to the top! OH YEAH!

Join us for Kearney Chess Fest: Clash of Kings
🗓️ May 24, 2025
♟️ All ages. All abilities.
🏆 Battle for the Section Championship.
💻 Register now at: www.kprreg.org

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🚨 Incoming!
Kearney Chess Fest: Clash of Kings
🎯 May 24th, 2025
💪 The cream will rise to the top—do YOU have what it takes to be a champion?

♟️ All ages. All skill levels. One board.
Register: www.kprreg.org
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