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14 Oct 11

Originally posted by tvochess
How can white tackle 1. e7 Rf7?

- Moving the king out of the 7th rank results in Rxe7 and black is better.
- The pawn can't be moved.
- 2. Rd7 Kxd7 and 2. Re6 Ba2/Bf6 seem to remove the white pawn as well
- another rook move will lead to Rxe7
How about Rd8?

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14 Oct 11

Originally posted by tvochess
How can white tackle 1. e7 Rf7?

- Moving the king out of the 7th rank results in Rxe7 and black is better.
- The pawn can't be moved.
- 2. Rd7 Kxd7 and 2. Re6 Ba2/Bf6 seem to remove the white pawn as well
- another rook move will lead to Rxe7
2.Rd8+ and the black king is forced to break the pin.

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14 Oct 11

Thx!