Chess Problem Question

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Chess Problem Question

Post by John Upham » Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:13 pm

Question: Which plural type of chess problem would indicate a shortage of an alcoholic beverage? :lol:

(I made up this silly question whilst reading an ABC of Chess Problems)
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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by John Upham » Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:32 am

OK, here is a clue: think Red Barrel
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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by NickFaulks » Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:35 am

Suddenly it's gone from no idea to too easy.
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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by John Upham » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:04 am

NickFaulks wrote:
Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:35 am
Suddenly it's gone from no idea to too easy.
Indeed. what would have been your clue?
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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by NickFaulks » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:19 am

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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by NickFaulks » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:23 am

Maybe it isn't too easy for younger readers. The brand was killed off more than forty years ago.
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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by MJMcCready » Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:36 pm

Watney's Red Barrel? Can't find the connection to chess.

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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by NickFaulks » Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:57 pm

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Re: Chess Problem Question

Post by Roger Lancaster » Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:24 am

LOL, it has taken me all these years to learn that the intersection sacrifice is called a Novotny.