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White to move. What’s the best continuation?

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  1. Xanthum Reply

    I think I have this one….

    1. Qxd5+ Rxd5
    2. Re7 Qxe7
    3. fxe7 Re8
    4. Rf8 Rxf8
    5. exf8#

  2. Anonymous Reply

    1.Qxd5+ Rxd5
    2.Re7 Qxe7

    2…Nd6 still loses, but is much tougher to beat.

  3. Anonymous Reply

    another idea: 1. f7 rxf7 1. qxd5 rxd5 3. re8. if 2… nd6, black is nearly stalemated, and white has to means to increase pressure (e.g. 3 rf8 threatening rxd6 etc)
    axel

  4. Anonymous Reply

    How about 1.f7+ first? 1…Rxf7 and only now 2.Qxd5+? 2…Nd6 3.Rf6 looks overpowering.

  5. Anonymous Reply

    What about starting with
    1. R-e7 Nxe7
    2. f7

    or
    1. R-e7 Rxe7
    2. Pxe7

    I don’t see any descent defense for black

  6. Anonymous Reply

    1.Re7 Rxe7
    2.fxe7

    2…Qxe7 defends all the mate threats and keeps the extra piece.

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