White to move. How should white proceed?
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why yesterday’s puzzle is not seen today?
With Black up on material and encroaching on the white king, It seems White at first might try to sacrifice the rook and attempt a perpetual check. However, the position is actually winning.
1. gxh6+
1. … Kh7 2. Rxf7+ Kg6 (or Kh6) 3. Qg8+ (or Qh8+) to mate
1. … Kg6 2. Qg8+ Kxh6 3. Bf4+ Ng5 4. Bxg5#
1. … Kxh6 2. Qf8+ Kh7 3. Rxf7+ to mate
2. … Kg6 3. Qg8+ to mate
2. … Kg5 3. Qg7#