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Two Knights and a Queen
Technically, it would be difficult to fail this mate problem, as there were 4 or 5 alternatives given in Chess Tempo. However, I was pleas...
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2 comments:
It's not that easy to see, because of the different potential tactical themes. Although recognizing them also helps, for example the possible B+R mate on d8 led to thinking about the rook move.
1. Rd8+ is the only one that works, unless I miss my guess.
1...Kxd8 2. Bxf6+ and Black loses the queen.
1...Ke7 2. Qxe4+
Yes, Rd8+ is the move, although the follow up is given as the direct Qxe4+, since the knight is now pinned to the King who captured on d8 !
I'm finding that the R/B combination is a really powerful duo and threat.
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