Korányi MT
2018
1st/2nd Prize
White wins
1st thematic try:
1. Qd1+? Bg4 2. Nf3 Bc5+!
2... c2? 3. Bxc6!! Queen sacrifice 3... cxd1=Q 4. Be8#
3. Kb8
3. Kb7 c2! -+
3... Bd6+ 4. Ka7 Bc5+ perpetual check.
The king cannot escape from the checks because the corner square is blocked.
Solution:
1. Bxc6! Bc5+!
1... Bxc6 2. Qxc6 +-
2nd thematic try:
2. Kb7? h1=Q 3. Qd1+ Bg4 4. Nf3?
4... Bc8+! Bishop sacrifice. Black is unblocking the g4 square before taking the queen! 5. Kxc8 Qxd1 6. Be8+ Kg4! -+; 2. Kb8? h1=Q 3. Qd1+ Bg4 4. Nf3? Qh2+! -+
2. Ka8!! The corner square has been unblocked, so the white king finds a nice hiding place there. 2... h1=Q! Cross-pin
3. Qd1+ 3. Bxh1? Bxa4 -+ 3... Bg4!
4. Nf3!! Cross theme & Queen sacrifice 4... Qxd1 4... Bxf3 5. Bxf3+ +- 5. Be8#
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