I was hoping to make up for the class we missed but we will not be able to meet on Dec 15 because the cafeteria is in use. 

PUZZLE OF THE DAY

Here's a problem from game 4 played Nov 30, 2021 in the world chess championship between the reigning champion Magnus Carlson of Norway against his challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia.  It is Carlson's turn as White. Should he take the pawn on d5 with his queen? Why or why not?

Answer: No! Carlson would lose his queen after Bxh2+! Kxh2 Qxd5

RATINGS

Don't forget to do the challenges (for example King and Queen checkmate) each is worth 10-15 points.

	Dean	377
RR, KQ	Ben	273
	Leo	215
RR	Warren	205
	Evan	204
	Owen	196
RR, KQ	J.R.	191
RR	Luke	184
RR, KQ	Elliot	180
	Liam	166
RR	Justin	135
	John	133
	Judah	132
	Atticus	129
	Sincere	109
	Adam	100
	Joshua	100