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CHESS TACTICS #90069

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kneelem
01-May-12, 19:58

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Why Kc8?

It's probably obvious, but why not Ke8 or Kd8?

breakerofwind
01-May-12, 21:26

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Black doesn't want to get checked again or his plan is foiled.

1.Ne5+ Kd8
2.Nxc6+ bxc6
3.Qb8+ Ke7
4.Qxf8+ Kxf8
or

1.Ne5+ Ke8
2.Nc4 Qb4
3.Qb8+ Kf7
4.Qc7+ Kg6
5.Qa5 Qxa5+
6.Nxa5

hdgpille
21-Nov-12, 10:57

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CHESS TACTICS #90069