Why did Black Resign?
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Why is this a puzzle?
An error lol I fixed it
I don't get it, couldn't he just counter it by playing the officer there?
Joni1692 wrote:
I don't get it, couldn't he just counter it by playing the officer there?
20.Rxh6+ gxh6 21.Qxh6+ and 22.Qh7# is still a problem.
Yeah, didn't notice the possibility of the rook taking the soldier on h6 which instead would be a forced checkmate.
Because of this combination: 19.Rxf6 gxf6 20. Qxh6+ Kg8 21. Qh7#
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
There's only one beautiful way out: g5!! Qxg5 Ng8! and black is okay. The point is that black is preparing to play f5 which opens up the Q to defend h7. If Bxh7 then f6.
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move? Resign!
ancor3 wrote:
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
The best move in that position is a depressing one; g6. I will change my diagram to include the other version.
I'm not sure ...g6 helps.
FrenchTutor wrote:
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
There's only one beautiful way out: g5!! Qxg5 Ng8! and black is okay. The point is that black is preparing to play f5 which opens up the Q to defend h7. If Bxh7 then f6.
For a second I thought this was trolling, but amazingly Black actually is hovering around equality with this resource!
FrenchTutor wrote:
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
There's only one beautiful way out: g5!! Qxg5 Ng8! and black is okay. The point is that black is preparing to play f5 which opens up the Q to defend h7. If Bxh7 then f6.
So let's not let the f-pawn advance.
ancor3 wrote:
Wow, FrenchTutor that's a really good move that I completely overlooked. Will add that to my diagram.
Edit:
Wait a second. 1...g5 2. Qh6 and black is still lost.
...g5 2.Qh6 Qxf4
19...Qxf4! 20.Qxf8+ Ng8 21.Re8 Qc1+ 22.Re1 (22.Ke2? Bg4+ -+) Qf4 =
ancor3 wrote:
@BiggDoggProblem
1...g5 2.Qh6 Qxf4 3. Qxf8+ Ng8 4. Re8 and black has nothing.
See post 18 
BigDoggProblem wrote:
FrenchTutor wrote:
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
There's only one beautiful way out: g5!! Qxg5 Ng8! and black is okay. The point is that black is preparing to play f5 which opens up the Q to defend h7. If Bxh7 then f6.
So let's not let the f-pawn advance.
Another study like move - Bg4!! with the idea of intervening if white tries to play Qh4 - Qh4 Bh5! But it's all fun and games to look for this stuff after the game is over - good luck finding these lines over the board!
FrenchTutor wrote:
BigDoggProblem wrote:
FrenchTutor wrote:
BigDoggProblem wrote:
ancor3 wrote:
You gave 18...h6 two question marks...but what's the better move?
There's only one beautiful way out: g5!! Qxg5 Ng8! and black is okay. The point is that black is preparing to play f5 which opens up the Q to defend h7. If Bxh7 then f6.
So let's not let the f-pawn advance.
Another study like move - Bg4!! with the idea of intervening if white tries to play Qh4 - Qh4 Bh5! But it's all fun and games to look for this stuff after the game is over - good luck finding these lines over the board!
I'll see your ...Bg4 and raise you one Bxh7.
I'll raise you a Qxh2, threatening mate, 0-1.