Daily Chess Puzzle for May 13, 2011

Sometimes the Best Thing You Can Do Is Walk Away

Goal: White's Best Move
Difficulty: Medium
Challenge: White threatens a promotion for his pawn, but his Rook is pinned down. What is White's best move to take control of this game?

(Give me a Hint | Show me the Answer)

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Okay guys,

So I took a lot of heat for yesterday's puzzle - Black Has All Sorts of Hurt Coming His Way - and I agree that mate in three was a stretch, but check out my comments and see if they redeem me. ;-)

Cheers!
Brian
Brian@DailyChessPuzzles.com
www.DailyChessPuzzles.com

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