White to Play
Pete Tamburro
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Published in Chess Puzzles
A cramped king, even when defended by several pieces is vulnerable if there’s an open door. Richter finished it off with a series of sacrifices that every student of chess should know. 19.Rh8+!! Bxh8 20.Rxh8+ Kxh8 21.Qh1+! Nh7 22.Nf6 Kg7 23.Qh6+ 1–0 The game is worth playing over.
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