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It looks as if the white queen is trapped.

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I was in this position this morning in a 15 0 game on USCL. How did I do?

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Qxa8 followed by Nxf6+

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I like it the other way around. Nxf6+ then Qxa8. I just think it looks nicer, but your way is nice too, sacrifice, discovered check, recover material with interest!

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Originally posted by Wulebgr
It looks as if the white queen is trapped.

White's move

[fen]r2q1rk1/4ppb1/Q2pbnpp/1p6/1P1nN3/3PP1P1/3N1PBP/1RB2RK1 w - - 0 19[/fen]

I was in this position this morning in a 15 0 game on USCL. How did I do?
USCL? Is that ChessLive?

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Originally posted by cmsMaster
USCL? Is that ChessLive?
yes it is.

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Originally posted by masscat
Qxa8 followed by Nxf6+
At what point was this a difficult combination to see. It is forced for goodness sake! (unless you want to lose material)