Capture or corner?

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3/2/2012 – Black threatens 48...Qf3 followed by mate on g2. Which defence is the right one for White and gives him a clear advantage? A) 48.Kxh3 B) 48.Qa8 (Rd5) C) 48.Rxe4 ChessBase MagazineTactics in CBM 146, larger diagram and solution.

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Capture or corner?

Black threatens 48...Qf3 followed by mate on g2. Which defence is the right one for White and gives him a clear advantage?

A) 48.Kxh3
B) 48.Qa8 (Rd5)
C) 48.Rxe4

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