Mate in 5

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QuiChrum

White to move. Engine shows mate in 5. But I did it in 4. G5, kH3, bD7, bG4. How can black force 5th move?

Arisktotle

If engine shows mate in 5, it will also show that .Bd7 does not work after blacks defense ..Be7.

QuiChrum

You are right. Thank You happy.png

bigD521

1. g5+   Kh5   2.Kh3 (Here you failed to see blacks best move ) Be7

Now to mate in 5 you  must play 3. Rxe7

If you play 3. Bd7  Bxg5

Now your bishop is in the way of your rook, and should you play 4. B4+  Kh6 and your unable to mate in 5.

edited - Oh well, all ready answered.

QuiChrum

Sure. Now everything is clear. Thank You. In my game opponent played Bxa7, that's why I mated in 4. Bendiciones!

bigD521

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