Chess Basics - intermediate - Position 24
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The Basics of Chess
Intermediate
Position 24
Study the diagram below. It is White's move. You must find the move that will
guarantee
White the win.
Make sure your move takes
all
of Black's possible replies into consideration.
Hint
Black can't afford
to exchange Queens
Answer
1. Nf5!
1. ... Qg5 (a piece down Black
can't allow the exchange of Queens;
if 1. ... Nxd2 2. Nxg3 or 1. ... Rxd2
2. Rc8+ and mate next move)
2. Qxd8+! Qxd8 3. Rc8! Qxc8
4. Bg7+ Kg8 5. Bd5X
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Position 24
Position 25
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