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Copyright 1991,1996, 1997, 1998 John Richard Coffey.
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0 [Next]	White played Rxg7+ which wins, but there is a faster way. White to move
1 [Next]	Wins by threatening mate and forking two pieces. Black cannot take the White Queen because that would put his king in check.
2 [Next]	John Coffey vs. Slow Tea on itsyourturn.com White to move
3 [Next]	White to move
4 [Next]	Moving the king anywhere else is suicidal because it can be easily attacked. White to move
5 [Next]	Is winning because of the danger to the black king. For example, if black plays ...
6 [Next]	White to move
7 [Next]	Threatens the rook and forced checkmate. In fact, checkmate is impossible to avoid.

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