White to move and checkmate in 10!
This was an actual game that took place at the PanAm Collegiate Championship tonight.
rnb2r2/pp3pkp/5Np1/q3P3/3P4/P1p1Q3/2B2P2/2KR2R1 w – – 0 1
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Checkmate in 9
1. Qh6+! sucks the king out
Waw!! That’s an amazing tactic!!
Was it actually played in a game?
Does anybody have the link to the actual game? Such moves that make the game of chess have its strong and special attraction to people of all ages and genders
1. Qh6 k*h6
2. Rh1 kg5
3. Rdg1 kf4
4. Rh4 bg4
5. Rhg4 kf3
6. R1g3 k*f2
7. Ne4 ke1
8. Rg1 ke2
9. Bd3 kf3
10. Rg3 #
In Ashoka’s line Fritz points out that 5. Rgxg4 mates one move faster. So as Nick said it’s actually a nine mover.
This is reminiscent of the game Edward Lasker vs. Thomas back in the early 20th century.