This was position between Kaidanov (2420) – Anand (2500) in Moscow in 1987. Anand just played 24…Kf8. How should White proceed?
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Qxf7 knight check Rook H8 mate
1. Qxf7 Rxf7
2. Ng6 Kg8
3. Rh8#
Sac that queen!
1. Qxf7 Rxf7
2. Ng6+ Kg8
3 Rh8#!
Did Kaidanov miss it?
Well, he was 18 when he lost this game, so give the champ a break. 😉
And, no, Kaidanov didn’t miss it, he played Qf7 and Anand resigned.
It is the most famous game of Kaidanov.
Forced mate in 3 moves:
Qxf7+
Ng6+
Rh8++
-Am I a WC now?