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What about the Bishop? Quiz for 5/25

Continuing along the theological theme, whose bishop should be sacrificed in order to play on? It is white to move. Find the best move.
Posted by thechessdoctor at 5/25/2007 10:57:00 PM
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  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2007 at 11:48 PM

    1. Qxc6+ Kxc6 2. Ne5+ Kc5 3. Nd3+ Kd4 4. Kd2 with mate to follow on c3

    >steve

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  2. AnonymousMay 26, 2007 at 11:42 AM

    ...and with a small pawn. Not the way how we should treat invited guests.
    m

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2007 at 3:03 PM

    white mates in all lines, even if the king doesnt take

    >steve

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  4. thechessdoctorMay 27, 2007 at 5:16 PM

    Answer: Yes, the black bishop must be sacrificed as the king can not take the white queen or the "small pawn" will do in the meandering king in 5 moves as noted by Steve and Marijan.

    Black can only play on somewhat longer with
    1. Qxc6 Ka7(or Kb8)

    From here, though it should be a technical win for white.

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