Test your chess: daily chess puzzle # 119

White to play and win

D Gluckman v A Goosen 1986

Solution

The first move is obvious, and even if it weren't, following CJS Purdy's advice to examine all biffs means that it has to be looked at. 1 Bg5! and the bishop can't be taken, else 2 Qg5+ Bg6[] 3 Qg6 mate. But if say 1…Nb4 then 2 Bf6+! either wins the queen, when the game is over, or after 2…ef 3 Qf6+ Kg8[] 4 Qf8 mate.

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