chess tactics . . .

Logic Level 2

In the above position, what is the strongest move for white. It is white turn to move.

Ka8 Rb1 Qd6 Qb2

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Qd6 is the best move for white.

If black counters c6, white plays Qb8# for the mate.

If black counters Re8, Rf8, Rg8 or Rh8, white plays Qxd7# for the mate.

If black counters c5, white plays Qb8# for the mate.

If black counters cxd6, white plays Rc1# for the mate.

An excellent example of zugzwang in motion

Adrian Ma - 2 years, 3 months ago

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