STALEMATE STUNNER

WHITE TO PLAY & DRAW

White’s immediate prospects appear bleak with many threats hanging over his King. 1.Qc2+ fails due to 1. … Kb4+ (2.Kb1  Na3+ or 2.Qa2 Qe5+ 3.Kb1  Nxe2). So it seems that the only move to prolong the game is...


1.    Rd2

Black replies with

1.    …               Kb3 +

2.    Kb1          Na3 +

3.    Kc1

Now Black strikes what at first look like a decisive blow.

3.    …             Qc3 +

Now both 4.Kd1 & 4.Rc2 is not possible in view of the immediate mates that follows. Time for white to resort to desperate measures then.

4.    Qc2 !        Nxc2

5.    Rd3 !!

It’s difficult see this pin working as Black can capture the e2 pawn with a check rendering the Rook helpless.

5.    …             Nxe2 +

Seems like it's all over. But the game of Chess will never cease to amaze you.  

6.    Kd1          Qxd3 +

Still can’t see what’s going to happen? Hold on to your seat belts then.

7.    Nd2 +     forces the draw.    

The final position is spectacular.

IF BLACK MOVES THE KING IT'S A STALEMATE !!!

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