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18. Bxe6 fxe6 19. Qxb4+ Kf7 20. Ng5+ |
the white pieces start moving in for the kill, black needs to be careful here... | ||||
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20... Kg8 |
?! not a good square for the king, e8 looks better although it is quite unnatural to centralise the kingin this situation! | ||||
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21. Qe7 |
now white has mating threats that need to be dealt with | ||||
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21... Nxb6 |
?? now white can force a standard mate. | ||||
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22. Qxe6+ Kh8 23. Nf7+ |
1-0 the finish is a standard smothered mate, 23...Kg8 24.Nh6 Kh8 25.Qg8! Rxg8 26.Nf7# | ||||
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