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White to Play

Pete Tamburro on

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At first glance, White’s position might not seem to promising with a rook and queen under attack, the White king in an odd place and a pawn less to boot. However, that bishop on b3 changes things.


From a Shamkovich win in the 60s 1.Qxh7+ Kxh7 2.Kg1+ Bh3 3.Rxh3+ Bh6 4.Rhxh6+ Kg7 5.Rhg6+

 


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