White to move. What is the best continuation for White?
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White to move. What is the best continuation for White?
Source: ChessToday.net
1. Bxh6
The easy line is 1..Kxh6 and than White follows with the thematic Rook lift 2. Re3
The more beautiful line follows 1..gxh6 . Than White plays:
2. Nf6+ ! Bxf6
3. Bd3+ Kh8 only move
4. Qe4 and mate on h7.
If on the second line Black avoids taking the Knight and prefers 2..Kh8 than 3. Qh5 seals it.
Did I miss something?
Impressive play by Howell. England still produces very strong talented players. Nice to see.
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What if
1. Bxh6 Black avoids taking the Bishop and plays 1..Rg8 ?
I think 2. Ng5+ is the most adequate reply, taking advantage of the unprotected f7 pawn.
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If 1…Kxh6, 2.Re3 would not be enough for white to win as black could respond with 2…g6 and making heaven for his king at g7. The best continuation after 1…Kxh6 is 2.Qh3+, Kg6 and 3.g4, threatening mate on h5, its defenseless.
Right shyamal.
Thanks for the improvement slash correction.