White to move. How should white proceed?
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White to move. How should white proceed?
Source: ChessToday.net
took me 15s….
1. Rb8+ Rxb8
– 1. … Bxb8 2.Rd8#
– 1. … Kd7 2.Qb7#
2. Qxb8+ Kd7
– 2. … Bxb8 3.Rd8#
3. Qb7+ Ke8
4. Qc8#
Took me longer than 15 seconds- the weak back rank was obvious instantly, but I eyed 1.Rxd6 first before realizing that actually loses even if it undermines the protection on b8.