We will explain here move by move a combination played by Anand against Adams in the 2005 Corsica rapid tournament.
Black to play and win !
Adams-Anand 2005Solution given below
White has threatening pawns in c5 and d5, therefore Black must act fast. Black is containing the white King on the first rank thanks to its rook on a2. Black can counter-attack by threatening checkmate by 1..Rh6.
Position after 1..Rh6!
It followed 2Qd3+ Kg8 3 Qe4. White has defended against the Black threat Rh1.
Position after 3 Qe4. Black to play and win.
It followed 3..Rh1+!. Black is using a geometric motif to win outright.
Position after 3..Rh1+!
It followed 4 Qh1 Ra1+ and black wins the Queen as the King moves anywhere on the second rank.
Superb play by Viswanathan Anand.
No comments:
Post a Comment