White to Play
Published in Chess Puzzles
A classic finish that all serious chess players know. The first move is the queen sacrifice. Can you see it all the way to mate?
Solution:
Lasker,Ed. - Thomas,Sir George, London, 1912, finished with: 1.Qxh7+ Kxh7 2.Nxf6+ Kh6 3.Neg4+ Kg5 4.h4+ Kf4 5.g3+ Kf3 6.Be2+ [6.Be4#] 6...Kg2 7.Rh2+ Kg1 8.Kd2#
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