White to move. How should White proceed?
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White to move. How should White proceed?
Source: ChessToday.net
Nd5 wins the queen because of the threat Nc7#
1.Nd5 wins two pieces for a queen as Qd2 allows
Nc7 mate!
Nd5 !
What is the black rook doing on d8? Now it’s horse eyes rather than eagle eyes … : 1.Nd5 wins the black queen or gives mate on c7.
knight d5 ??
Nd5!
Springer, Sd5 – Sc7 Matt oder Dame
Nd5 – Nc7.
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Nd5
Nd5!
threatening mate on c7
Nd5 !
Wins the Queen as Nc7++ is the threat
Nd5 Qa4
Nc7++
took about 30 seconds for that one..
Nd5…attacks the queen and threatens mate, wins the queen
1 Nb5.
If … QxQ
Nc7#
If … Rc8
QxQ
If BxN
QxQ
Mark
Nd5 threatening smothered mate and discovered attack on the Black Queen.
That’s what happens when you take too long to castle…
Or forget to make the king jump over the rook while castling!