Each side has a rook, bishop and three pawns, but the
disjointed nature of White's pawns have helped reduce her bishop to
not much more than a very tall pawn.
Additionally, the
white king is cornered, almost smothered by her own pieces.
Together, this is a recipe for a disaster, just waiting to happen!
1...Ke3
With this 'quiet' move, Black creates zugzwang for White: whatever
White does next, he will create a weakness for Black to exploit. All
roads now lead to mate.
2.Bf5
Sadly (for White, but not for Black!) White's longest resistance is
provided by this ridiculous looking piece sacrifice, which in turn
allows White's king to escape checkmate long enough to prolong the
inevitable. The alternatives:
A.
2.Rxg5 Taking the pawn leads to
mate sooner rather than later: 2...Rd1+ 3.Rg1
Kf2 Mate next, either on g1 or g2.
Analysis Diagram: after 3...Kf2
B. 2.Re1+ Kf2 Once again
threatening mate on g2. 3.Rg1 Rd1
Pinning the rook, and erasing the rook's protection of g2. Mate next
move.
Analysis Diagram: after 3...Rd1
C. 2.Rc1 Kf2 Once again
threatening mate on g2. 3.Rg1 Rd1
etc. etc.
So, back to the 'main' line, after 2.Bf5:
2...Bxf5 3.h4 Kxf3 4.Rf1+ Kg3 5.Rg1+ Kh3 6.Rc1 f3
The f-pawn can be stopped only at the cost of White's last remaining
piece. Time to call it a day.
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