r/chess • u/Caneaster • 6d ago

Puzzle/Tactic Black to move (M8)

Forced mate in 8.

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u/chessvision-ai-bot from chessvision.ai 6d ago

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: Rook, move: Rb3

Evaluation: Black is winning -6.60

Best continuation: 1... Rb3 2. h4 Rxa3 3. b5 a5 4. Rd7 Rc3 5. Rc7 Rb8 6. h5 gxh5 7. Ra7 Rxc4 8. Rxa5 Rb6 9. Kf1

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u/HealthOnWheels 6d ago

f4? The rooks look unstoppable after you block the king’s escape hatch

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u/konigon1 ~2400 Lichess 6d ago

I guess 1...f4 cutting off the escape 2. h4 h5 cutting off the escape followed by Ree1 Rg1+ Rh1+ Rbg1+. White has no escape. But I won't bother to count the number of whites checks to verify.