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#31 · July 10, 2026
David Howell
David Howell

White has a massive attack ongoing. How can we break through the opponent's defences and land the killer blow?

Played 2006, in French League • Howell vs Lazarev • Marseille
Solution

Rxe7 Qxe7 Qg4+ Kh7 Qg7#

Good work! Removing the defender is an important tool for any successful attacker. A vulnerable king rarely survives without a knight nearby to protect it.