Cordingley puzzle 228 #chess

Black to play and win

Solution

Fairly easy. 1…Ne4 is the sham sacrifice that you first want to look at, and if white takes the knight, black's attack is overwhelming. White could refuse the offer, and move his Rd2, but then black will win by advancing his pawns. I should also mention that 1…d5 is extremely strong too.

I think this is one of those occasions were there is no need to to too deeply. For instance, the position below is clearly overwhelming.

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