Came across the following study while doing a thrall of the net a couple of years ago. As usual in chess, as in life, it provides an opportunity to learn something if you are willing to give it serious attention. You will, I feel, as Andrew Martin states about analysis of chess studies: "notice a distinct improvement in your perception of the game if you do."
Give it a shot, but watch out for Black's stalemate attempts!
1.Rb7!!
I hope you didn't fall for 1.Rxg1? Rf8+ 2.Qxf8+ Kg6+ 3.Kg8 Rh8+ 4.Kxh8 stalemate!
1...Rf8+
Looks like all roads lead to the same conclusion, but Sileav demonstrates a beautiful concept.
2.Qxf8+ Kg6+ 3.Kg8 Rh8+ 4.Kxh8 Qh1+
Black is aiming for the stalemate manoeuvre.
5.Qh6+!!
What a move.
5...Qxh6+ 6.Kg8 1-0
The final position - Black has no moves. The threat of Rb6 mate is crushing.
Well what did you think? Is that not a brilliant concept presented with the minimum of material.
And now just to be honest here is the link to the original article by IM Andrew Martin.
And now just to be honest here is the link to the original article by IM Andrew Martin.
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