Puzzle / Tactic

Chess puzzle #1

Michel HoetmerLeave a comment

White to move and win

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Solution chess puzzle #1
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The winning move is 1. Qe7! White threatens 2. Qf8+ with mate.  In case black moves the bishop in order to cover f8, then white takes on f7. If black captures the queen with 1. … Rxe7 then  2. Rf8#

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