Fun little puzzle

Fun little puzzle

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j

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This position just came up in one of my games.

What's white's best move?

rb

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Is it Qg5? If Kh7, Qxh5+. Anything other move, then Qh6.

rb

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On second thought, Ng5 also wins. Followed by Qxh5

t

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try Qxh5 first. Its more forcing.

j

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Qxh5 is correct. It's a mate in 4.

rb

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But all three solutions work, right?

M

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classic mating pattern, this one is a must-know. It's in a lesson inside the first Yusupov book.

NMD

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Range blasts only Qh5 I think will be mate in 4.
The other moves win but it takes longer I think.

Black might play ...Qb8 threatening to take on h2 in some of the other variations.