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JPSterling
How does one successfully determine the correct move in this position?
 
[Black to move]
 
My thought process is clearly flawed because I never would've figured out the correct move. Please help me with a step-by-step of your thoughts in determining the correct move.
 
Thank you!
sawdof

Ra1 would be mate so Qxgb4 which also threatens Qxb2 suggests itself. Then on defence, considering gxh7, kh8, black is safe.

JPSterling
sawdof wrote:

Ra1 would be mate so Qxgb4 which also threatens Qxb2 suggests itself. Then on defence, considering gxh7, kh8, black is safe.

That does help. Thank you.