White to move. What is the best continuation for White?
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Qg6 hxg6 Bxg6+ Ke7 Nf5++
Not that fast, but the start is correct…
1. Qg6+ hxg6
2. Bxg6+ Ke7
3. Nef5+ Nxf5
4. Nxf5++
Roel
Same idea, but I started with the Bishop, probably because I was in “game mode” (I was in the middle of a game when I came to the site), rather than in “puzzle mode” – if that makes sense to anyone else.
1. Bg6+ hxB
2. Qxg6+ Ke7
3. Nf5+ NxN
4. NxN#
Alternatively,
1. … Ke7
2. Nf5+ NxN
3. NxN#
@anon jcheyne:
It makes sense to me, it’s the same approach I took towards the position. The first move that occured to me was Nxd5, but shortly I realized it doesn’t work. Then the facts that the Black king was short on space, the position of white knights, and the hidden pin of the black e-pawn just clicked together.
I try to solve puzzles by thinking in real-game mindset, I find that it helps me develop more.
Pay attention to the fact that there is not only a choice between B or Qg6 but also which knight to move first.
3. Ngf5+ gives another really cute mate after
3. -, exf5 4. Nxf5# (mate by double check).
Best wishes
Jochen
1. Bg6 is safer in case you’ve miscalculated!