Chess Basics - intermediate - Position 23
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The Basics of Chess
Intermediate
Position 23
Study the diagram below. It is Black's move. You must find the move that will
guarantee
Black the win.
Make sure your move takes
all
of White's possible replies into consideration.
Hint
Move a Rook
Answer
1. ... Rxg2+!
2. Kxg2 Bb7+ 3. Kf2 (if 3. Kg1
than 3. ... Rxg3+! 4. hxg3 Qh1+
5. Kf2 Qf3+) 3. ... Rf3+ 4. Kg2
(if 4. Ke2 than 4. ... Qxh2+ and
mate shortly follows) 4. ... Rc3+
5. Kf1 (if 5. Kf2 than 5. ... Qd2+)
5. ... Qh3+ 6. Ke2 Rxc5 and
White resigned.
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Position 23
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