11 Apr 2008 - The Hawk v RoW: 21 Rfb1
The Hawk's 21st move is a very strong one.
The Rest of the World's top choice was 20..Rc8, activating the Queen's Rook and supporting the Knight. The Hawk has replied with the very strong move: 21 Rfb1
Black would like to take the Rook with the Knight but unfortunately that would allow 22 Qxc8 checkmate as the Knight is pinned.
The Queen is under attack and great care must be taken. She needs to keep defending the d6 square otherwise White's Knight will move there with a crushing fork.
It seems that both of Black's Queenside pawns are in big trouble and the King has yet to find safety.
The Rest of the World team needs to find some very strong moves to hold this position together!
Vote now for the next Black move!
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Closing date: 6.00 p.m., Thursday 17th April