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White to Play

Pete Tamburro on Jan 20, 2024

The material in “points” may be equal, but the position isn’t as White has the move.

A study by Platov in 1927. 1.Ra4+ Kg5 2.Rc5+ Kf6 3.Ra6+ Ke7 4.Rc7+ Kd8 5.Rh7 Qg2 5...Qxh7 6.Ra8+ Ke7 7.Ra7+ Kf6 8.Rxh7 6.Ra8+ Qxa8 7.Rh8+ and wins the queen.

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