Sunday, May 15, 2005

Daily Puzzle


(White to Play) (London Times)

I came across this problem the other day and liked it for a couple reasons. First, it shows a very brazen position for white (i.e., an uncastled king). Second, it shows a nasty white pawn storm on the kingside. How did white pull off the win?

1. Bxh7+! Kxh7. 2. Qh5+ Kg8. And after 3. g6 checkmates is unavoidable.