Find the best move for white

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Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I’m a respected  chess coach and chess YouTuber based in California: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5SPSG_sWSYPjqJYMNwL_Q

What is white's best move here?  Hint: consider all captures and checks!  


Avatar of korotky_trinity

Rook f7... of course.

Is that a such joke? )

Avatar of SarvendraTS

actually, rf7 is the best way. Isn't this a little too easy? Maybe for absolute beginners this would be a challenge

Avatar of MarkGrubb

Extra kudos for whoever can name the author and classic book this checkmate pattern is named after.

Avatar of Wufffy

Rook f8 also mate

Avatar of shanem6
Amazing
Avatar of naty55

Rf7

Avatar of laurengoodkindchess

Yes, Rf7 is checkmate!  Yes, this puzzle is for beginners!  

Avatar of SarvendraTS
laurengoodkindchess wrote:

Yes, Rf7 is checkmate!  Yes, this puzzle is for beginners!  

cool