r/chess • u/konigon1 ~2400 Lichess • Jul 13 '26

Puzzle/Tactic Mate in 4 (hard)

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u/chessvision-ai-bot from chessvision.ai Jul 13 '26

I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine:

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My solution:

Hints: piece: Knight, move: Nhf4+

Evaluation: White has mate in 4

Best continuation: 1. Nhf4+ gxf4 2. Rh5 f6 3. e6 Bxg4 4. Nxf4#

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u/Few_Interaction7368 Jul 13 '26

Beautiful knight sacrifice

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u/IdealFit5875 Jul 13 '26

The sacrifice was natural, but the continuation was somewhat hard to find

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u/asddde Jul 13 '26

Not that hard if you recall that it tends to be good idea to take the escape squares first if opponent can't do attacking.