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A Leko-Radjabov, Morelia 2006, battle ended with White’s next move. What was it that made Black resign?


White only played one move, but here is the analysis: 1.Nf6 Rxf6 [1...Rxd5 2.Rxh7#; 1...Qe7 2.Rxe7 Rxd5 3.Rxh7#] 2.Rd8+ Rf8 [2...Qf8 3.Rxf8+ Rxf8 4.Qd4+ Re5 5.Qxe5+ Rf6 6.Qxf6+ Kg8 7.Qg7#] 3.Qd4+ Qxd4 [3...Re5 4.Qxe5+ Kg8 5.Qg7#]4.Rxf8# The Arabian mate theme with Nf6 and Rh7 pops up a fair number of times.

 


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