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Solution for: Task C

The trouble with Rxc3 is that it allows Black to get some counterplay with the check Bd5+.

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The second problem is my bishop on b1 which does not have many squares left at the moment. After two more weak moves of mine this game actually ended in a draw.

Instead, the simple check Bxf5+ could have won another pawn and would have saved my day.

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The king has to move, let us assume that Black plays Kf6, and now the rook captures the next pawn Rxc3 and simultaneously attacks the bishop on b3.

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If Black captures the bishop Kxf5, White answers Rxb3. Another try would be Bd5+ but then the simple e4 follows.

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The white bishop is covered, Black's is attacked and White is now four pawns ahead. That is really what I call a decent alternative!

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