White to move. Is this a win, draw, or loss for White? What is the best continuation for White?
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1.g6!, threatening mate forces black to respond with 1…fxg6. After 2.Kxf6 this should be an easy win for white due to the pawn on h6.
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Try g6
One could try
1. g6 fg6 (forced)
2. Ke6 Nc2
3. Ra2 Ne3
4. Kf6 Ng4
5. Kg6 and white should win this. The alternative for black is:
4. ….Kh7
5. Kg5 and I like this for white.
Wouldn’t that be g6? Threatening with mate, so either fxg6 or Bc8 is forced. Resulting in a lost bishop!
Facing an endgame with a rook vs a knight and a couple of pawns… Black wins! Right?
How can it be a loss for white if it’s white to move?