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White to play, is Bb4 the best move in this position? Or is there a better move?

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Alexander29114

1. Rxd7 this deflects the queen from guarding the f8 square and also threatens h8 mate through the queen.

1… Qc5 2. Qg7#

1… a6 2. Rxe7 Rxe7 3. Qf8#

Alexander29114

In conclusion it might be Rxd7

drdos7
Alexander29114 wrote:

In conclusion it might be Rxd7

That's correct, Rxd7 mates in 5.