Black to move. What is the best continuation for black? How should black proceed?
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Black can force a draw by taking the bishop with the Queen
1. qxg2, kxg2
2. rf2+, kg1 / kh1
3. rf1+, kg2 / kh2
4. rf6f2+
and keep giving perpetual checks for a draw.
Black has a draw by repetition with Qg2 followed by the rook checks from f3, f2, and f1 as needed. So, is there anything more here for black? Right now, I am not seeing anything more than a draw here.
F3
If it is white to play 1Rg4#.
Black material down is also in compromised position.His best option is
1… Qxg2+
2Kxg2 Rf2+ with perpetual check.
Rf3 is the best move for black.
Rf3 is the best move
Rf3 is the best move
White is threatening Rg4 and hence I cant see a way for black to fight for a win. Seeing that black is terribly down on material, I would go for
1…….. Qxg2+!
2. Kxg2 Rf2+
3. Kg1 Rf1+
4. Kg2 R6f2+
5. Kg3 Rf3+ with a draw.
Qxg2 and draw.
1…. Qxe2
2. Kxe2 Rf2 draw
Qxg2
Kxg2 Rf2
Then if Kg3 or Kh3 R6f3mate
If Kg1 or Kh1 Black cam go for draw with continual checks on Black king.
Qxg2+ Kxg2
check with R and perpetual
Good thing it’s Black’s turn to move. If it were White’s turn to move, Black would get mated with 1. Rg4#. Black’s king is in enormous danger, except that:
1. … Qxg2+ 2. Kxg2 Rf2+ 3. Kg1 (3. Kg3?? R6f3#) 3. .. Rf1+ 4. Kg2 R1f2+ 5. Kg1 Rf1+ 6. Kg2 R1f2+ draws by repetition.
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