Nikita Vitiugov vs Ivan Ryzhov

In Rybinsk 2004, Nikita Vitiugov found a way to finish the game against Ivan Ryzhov. This puzzle explores a mating net that White managed to construct in just four moves.

diagram of Nikita Vitiugov vs Ivan Ryzhov chess puzzle

Play and solve this chess puzzle online

Roll over to see the solution: 1. Re5+ fxe5 2. Qxe5+ Kg6 3. Qf6+ Kh5 4. Qg5#

FEN: 7r/pp4Q1/1qp2p1r/5k2/2P4P/1PB5/P4PP1/4R1K1 w - - 1 0

About the players

Nikita Vitiugov (born 1987) is a Russian chess Grandmaster who achieved his title in 2007. He has been a consistent top performer in international competitions, including winning the Gibraltar Masters in 2013.

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