A pretty combination

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?

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?

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Not quite correct,

If 1. Nf5, then 1..Qxh4

The post that was quoted here has been removed

Originally posted by Golub
Not quite correct,

If 1. Nf5, then 1..Qxh4

Originally posted by Golub
Not quite correct,

If 1. Nf5, then 1..Qxh4

*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)

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

Originally posted by Golub
*applause* 🙂

It's pretty isn't it?

Originally posted by Golub


Can you see how white wins?