Friday brain challenge Chess tactic, Puzzle Solving r3r2b/1p3p2/2n5/4kB1p/1Q6/3R3P/pq4PK/8 w – – 0 1 White to move. What is the best way for White to proceed? No computer please 🙂 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Qb2:
Q:b2
1) Q-Q5 – K x B
2) R-KB3 ch – K – N4 (is mated in 2)
K-K5 (is mated in 4)
You just have to make sure that the black king doesnt flee.
1. Qd6+ Kxf5
2. Rf3+ Ke4
( 2…. kg5 3.h4+! +-)
3. Qd3+ Ke5
4. Rf5+ Ke6
5. Qd5+ Ke7
6. Rxf7#
1.Qd6+ Kxf5
2.Rf3+ Ke4
(2…Kg5 3.h4+ Kxh4 4.Qf4#)
3.Qd3+ Ke5
4.Rf5+ Ke6
5.Qd5+ Ke7
6.Rxf7#