Chess in 40 SecondsThe Evergreen Game · Berlin, 1852
White to move. Mate in 4. Start with a queen sacrifice.
Berlin, 1852. Mate in four — it starts with a queen sacrifice.
Hint
Pull the king onto the d-column.
Answer
Qxd7+ — Qxd7+!! A double check follows, and it's mate.
The idea
The queen sacrifice pulls the king onto the open column, where two pieces check it at once.
This famous game is one of 30 quick puzzles in the Chess in 40 Seconds trainer: find the move on the board, get a hint if you're stuck, and learn the idea so you never fall for it in your own games.
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