White to move and win

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From my game in Lichess, white is already winning but here's a chance to open black King's position.

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..17. Rfc1+ Kb8 18. Ba6 b6 is not that forceful.

Find the mate in 6.

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Link to game.

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Solution:

! [Hidden Spoiler Text] 17. Ba6 opens up blacks position. If 17. ... bxa6 Qxa6+ mates in a few moves.

! [Hidden Spoiler Text] Rxb7 forces mate.

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I remember when I practiced many tactical exercises that this was a topic, it was the topic of sacrificing and just the exercises were VERY similar to your game, great shot!

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If you practice with tactics a lot then you will familiarize yourself with the common themes and find them in your games.

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Isn't it even chekmate in five moves?

  1. Rxb7+ Kxb7 (1. ... Ka8 2. Qa6)
  2. Qb5+ Ka8
  3. Qc6+ Kb8
  4. Rb1+ Qb2
  5. Rxb2#
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Its mate in 5:

  1. Rxg7+ Kxg7
  2. Qg5+ Ka8
  3. Qc6+ Kg8
  4. Rb1+ Qb2
  5. Rxb2#
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