1.Qb7

1.Qb7

Wow!! Привет Елена!! Как Дела??

I live in Moscow

Oh I see. Sorry I asked. I live in Indiana, USA. You live in or near Moscow??

I live in Russia and we don't celebrate Thanksgiving.

Well, how was Thanksgiving, Alena?

Yes, Dave you are right.

Alena, 2...c4, 3. Qg7#

1.Qb7 Qg4+
2.hxg4 c4
3.Qxb8+ Nc8
4.Qxc8#

1. Qb7!!! (threatening Qg7#} Rxb7 (forced)
2. Rd8+ Qe8 (forced)
3. Rxe8#. 1-0