White to move. How can White save this game?
r1b2r1k/1p2q1pp/p2R4/4Np2/5Q2/1Bn1P2P/P4PP1/7K w – – 0 1
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White to move. How can White save this game?
r1b2r1k/1p2q1pp/p2R4/4Np2/5Q2/1Bn1P2P/P4PP1/7K w – – 0 1
1. Nf7 Rf7
2. Bf7 and the back rank weakness makes the bishop untakeable.
and if
1. Nf7 Kg8
2. Ng5 Be6
3. Re6
and if
1. Nf7 Kg8
2. Ng5 Kh8
3. Qh4 h6
4. Rh6 gh6
5. Qh6 Qh7
6. Qf8 followed by mate
Rh6 (with the threat of Ng6) looks devestating
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I like the back rank attack.
It made my kittens meow.
1.Rh6 gives White decisive advantage!
1… gxh6
2.Ng6+
2…. hxg6
3.Qxh6+ Qh7
4.Qxf8+ +-
or
2…. Kg7
3.Nxe7
Qd4 threatening to take back piece (black knight) and Nf7
I don’t see any move for black other than Be6
Bxe6 and Nf7 is still viable
First move Nf7 can be defended by:
…Rxf7
Bf7 Bd7 and white doesn’t have anything
Rh6 is refuted by Rf6 it seems
Black can exchange R for N and be even or ahead
1. Rh6 Rf6 fails to work…
2. Rxh7+ Kxh7
3. Qh4+ Rh6
4. Qxe7
@Bruno:
That’s a nice line (for ..Rf6) but only leaves White with Q for 2 Rs with a lot of mating possibilities. Is it a clear win?
Also g5 is also a possible refutation of Rh6
1.Rh6! should win. 1…g5 2.Qd4! and knight check is winning.