Coffee for Dessert

I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting.

White grabbed the c-pawn. Black’s queen sits on b6. One check unbolts the seat.

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Find Qb4+. The check forces a concession. White’s chair starts to wobble.

Play it out. Then jump ahead and finish the mate.

After White recaptures on f3, Black’s queen lands on h2. Mate.

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Name the check. Name the mate. Keep going.

I wish you the best of luck!!

The Chess Zone – Coffee For Dessert.