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A pretty combination

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Here is a position I saw in a book last night. I thought the solution was very elegant so I thought I'd share it.



Can you see how white wins?

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Originally posted by Golub
Here is a position I saw in a book last night. I thought the solution was very elegant so I thought I'd share it.



Can you see how white wins?
1. Nf5?

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Argh. Beat me to it.

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Not quite correct,

If 1. Nf5, then 1..Qxh4

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You mean Rxg4 and Qg5 I am assuming.

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Originally posted by Golub
Not quite correct,

If 1. Nf5, then 1..Qxh4
hmmm. The plot thickens. Wait a minute then.

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Originally posted by Golub
Not quite correct,

If 1. Nf5, then 1..Qxh4
And then 2. Qh5!! threatening mate with 3. Nh6# and obviously if 2. ... Qxh5 then 3. Ne7#

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*applause* 🙂

It's pretty isn't it?

The queen move also guards the black mating threat.

You were quick, Fatty 🙂

I think the real difficulty is to not give up after 1. Nf5 (which is easier to see)

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Originally posted by Fat Lady
And then 2. Qh5!! threatening mate with 3. Nh6# and obviously if 2. ... Qxh5 then 3. Ne7#
😀

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Originally posted by Golub
*applause* 🙂

It's pretty isn't it?
Marvelous!

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Originally posted by Golub


Can you see how white wins?
in about 5 seconds...