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1.Ne5 looks good, threatening direct mate with 2.Qb3#
1..Rd3 is met with Qc4+, losing the rook at least
1… Resigns. Down 2 rooks with no compensation.
1.Qf5+ Rd3 2.Ne5 & mate 0-1 or 1.Qf5+ Kb3 2.Qd5+ Kc2 draw 1/2-1/2
Perpetual check along the white diagonals?
1…Qf5+; 2. Kb3 – Qe6+; 3. Kc2 – Na5; 4. Kb1 – Qb3; 5. Rc1 (or 5. Ne2 – Nc4)- Bxc1; 6. Qf2 – Nc4; 7. Kxc1 – d3 0-1
Black is up 2.5-0.5 in a four game match. He should play Qf5+ and offer a draw.