Solution
1. Rc2+! is a great move that essentially forces black to open up the a-file, allowing Qa3! followed by Qa8+ +-
The black bishop on a6 played an important role in keeping the a-file closed, but 1. Rc2+ changes that.
Exercise #172
1. Rc2+! is a great move that essentially forces black to open up the a-file, allowing Qa3! followed by Qa8+ +-
The black bishop on a6 played an important role in keeping the a-file closed, but 1. Rc2+ changes that.