Best Move Puzzle #22
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Best Move Puzzle #23
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Best Move Puzzle #24
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Best Move 1-3
Best Move 4-6
Best Move 7-9
Best Move 10-12
Best Move 13-15
Best Move 16-18
Best Move 19-21
22-24 Solutions Below

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Puzzle Solutions ...

22. b4 ... Some may argue this, but hey, why not just win the bishop? Remember, you may not have to take the bishop on the very next move. If it is still trapped, you can wait.

23. Ba5 ... Why not get the Queen or the Rook? Black would most likely play something like Qd6 to keep a defender on both rooks. Unfortunately, white can play Rxe6 next and then win the rook on d8. Regardless, black is in a world of hurt here.

24. Bd5+ ... You might recognized this position from a previous puzzle. The bishop check sets up a brutal combination. If you can't see what is to come, go back to puzzle #19.