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22. Bxg7 Kxg7 23. Qe5+
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This check leaves Black with bad options. If 23 ...f6, white weaken's black's kingside and gains control of e6 for his knight. If, as in the game, black retreates the king, back rank threats persist. |
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23... Kg8 24. Rad1
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Now the back rank threats are serious. |
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24... Qc7
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24... Qc7? Black was counting on this move, figuring they could gain some relief by exchanging queens into an ending only a pawn down. However, 24 ...h3 would have been more prudent, trying to get the king to h7. Unfortunately for Black, White has a surprise in store... |
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25. Ne6
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25 Ne6!! is a surprising killer. If now QxQ, Rd8 is #, and otherwise if the Knight is not taken, Qg7 is #. Black has no good options, but decides to play on a few moves. |
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25... fxe6 26. Rd2d8+ Kf7
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Loses quickly. QxR would have prolonged the agony for a few moves. |
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27. Qxh8 Nf5 28. Qf8#
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A quick end, but the game was totally lost after 25 Ne6!!. |
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