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2008.0
6.29








White to move and win

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1.Qxg8+ Ke7

The queen is untouchable since if 1...Kxg8 then 2.Nf6 provides us with an attractive mating position:









Analysis Diagram: after 2.Nf6 mate

Back to the main line:

2.Rxd7+








Forcing the king away from the f7-rook.

2...Kxd7 3.Qxf7+ Kc8

3...Kd8 4.Nd6 and mate cannot be avoided more than a move or two.

4.Nd6+








4...Qxd6

Forced, in order to delay mate as long as possible:
     4...Kb8 5.Qxb7#; or
     4...Kd8 5.Rh8#

5.cxd6 Kb8 6.Rxg7








Mate next move.


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