White to move. Can you find the best move for White?
Source: Chess Today
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White to move. Can you find the best move for White?
Source: Chess Today
1. Rh8+ Bx8
2. Bh6+
should it do.
if:
1. Bh6!!
1. Bh6!!
Thematic, but premature: 1.Bh6? Nxf5 wins for Black.
Yes!
1. Rh8+! Bxh8
2. Bh6+ Ke7
3. Rxf7+ Kd8
4. Bg5+ Re7
5. Qg8+ Qe8
6. Rf8 or Bxe7+
I guess it must be this!
White is 2 minor pieces down, mind you!
1. Rh8+! Bxh8
2. Bh6+ Ke7
3. Rxf7+ Kd8
4. Bg5+ Re7
5. Qg8+
5.Rf8+ mates in two.
Qe8
6. Rf8 or Bxe7+
6.Rf8 is okay. But not 6.Bxe7+? Rxe7 and Black wins.
Rh8+