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Sai7179

Here is the game position. What was my "brilliant" move? (Upvote if you liked this puzzle and want me to do more!) Also share your answers in the chat!

 

Sai7179

Had to update! (Was one move ahead)

last_1_standing

Rook to d1 , trade rook, trade queen , checkmate

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last_1_standing wrote:

Rook to d1 , trade rook, trade queen , checkmate

Wrong!

alphaous

Na4!!, the point being that if Rb8, then Rc1! If Qxb7, Qxb7, Rxb7, Rc8+, winning the bishop AND rook.

Sai7179
alphaous wrote:

Na4!!, the point being that if Rb8, then Rc1! If Qxb7, Qxb7, Rxb7, Rc8+, winning the bishop AND rook.

Wrong! Na4? Allows Bxe4.

alphaous

I give up. I spent some time too.

alphaous

Bxe4 doesn't look that strong.

Sai7179

But it does lose white's advantage.

Sai7179

DM me for the answer

Sai7179
DemonCoronzon wrote:

Rac1(?

Correct!

rychessmaster1

why is Rac1 so important

Why can't you also do Rfc1 lol

Sai7179
rychessmaster1 wrote:

why is Rac1 so important

Why can't you also do Rfc1 lol

Stockfish says Rfc1 is a blunder.

alphaous

Beautiful! I considered it, but I couldn't see the follow-up.

Sai7179
alphaous wrote:

Beautiful! I considered it, but I couldn't see the follow-up.

The point is that after bxc3, Rxc3 followed by Rc8 gives white great chances to promote.

alphaous

I see. Very instructive! Thank you!

alphaous

And if Qb8, Qc6, right?

alphaous

And I would like more puzzles like this, please.

Sai7179
alphaous wrote:

And I would like more puzzles like this, please.

Sure!

Sai7179
alphaous wrote:

And if Qb8, Qc6, right?

I think so!