William Evans – Alexander MacDonnell (London, 1829)
White to move. How should white proceed?
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William Evans – Alexander MacDonnell (London, 1829)
White to move. How should white proceed?
There may be a better move for White, but
1. Bf6 wins the rook at h8 (1. . . Bd7 (to prevent Re8 mate) 2. Bxh8)
1. Qh8+! Kh8 2. Bf6+ Kg8 3. Re8#
1. Qh8+! Kh8 2. Bf6+ Kg8 3. Re8# if 2…Qg7 3. Re8#