Bc4 is a forced mate in four.
2018.02.19 Daily Puzzle - alternate solution?
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I'm playing the Daily Puzzle for Feb 19, 2018 - White to Move. I played Bc4 only to be told "Incorrect". How is this not as good or better than the actual solution? I see Black's only possible move to avoid checkmate with Rh7 being a Rook sacrifice - Rb7. After White takes with Rb7, Black can only delay the inevitable by playing Bg4. White plays Rb8, Black sacrifices her Bishop by playing Bc8, White plays Rxc8#. White wins with Black having only 2 Pawns on the board. (As opposed to also having a Rook and Bishop.) Is the actual solution - a "clean death" preferable? If not, am I missing something else? Thanks!