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Meanwhile, BLACK to move and make progress with a tactic.
1. … Qa1+ 2. Kd2 Qxb2+ 3. Ke1 3 Nc2+ 4. Qxc2 Qxc2
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I’m stuck – what is the tactic? Seems like you can take the two pawns but it doesn’t help much.
Let’s have a look… try this.
The enemy king is exposed. His attendant pieces are on the other side. Black might be down but mighty Queens and hoppy Knights are infamous attacking pairs. They coordinate well. I think it would be really nice to part white’s King from his beloved Queen… permanently. What can we force? Look for your checks.
1. … Qa1+
2. Kd2 Qxb2+
3. Ke1 3 Nc2+
4. Qxc2 Qxc2
I had 3. Ke3 and that’s where things fell apart. Is there a good response I’m missing?