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puzzle drag way too long, multiple ways to get advantages

My puzzle rating is around 21xx-22xx. I notice at this level, when one side already winning (more than 3 points different) the puzzle continue as the computer find some tricky ways to get even more. Some seem so risky that i wouldn't even try on a good day. Computer ignores completely the easier humanly way - to simplify the position.

There are also puzzles when one side already has an advantage or many ways to get the advantages. Usually an easy way to get some pieces vs a tricky checkmate. I proposed to put a label such as "Mate in X" for these ones.

My puzzle rating is around 21xx-22xx. I notice at this level, when one side already winning (more than 3 points different) the puzzle continue as the computer find some tricky ways to get even more. Some seem so risky that i wouldn't even try on a good day. Computer ignores completely the easier humanly way - to simplify the position. There are also puzzles when one side already has an advantage or many ways to get the advantages. Usually an easy way to get some pieces vs a tricky checkmate. I proposed to put a label such as "Mate in X" for these ones.

I agree with this totally. Main reason why I gave up doing puzzles. Too many alternate solutions.

I agree with this totally. Main reason why I gave up doing puzzles. Too many alternate solutions.

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