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Black to Play

Pete Tamburro on

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One of the most brilliant games of chess ever played reached this position. Match your wits! Hint: you have to know how to use rooks.


From Rotlevi-Rubinstein, Lodz 1907-1908 1...Rxc3!! 2.gxh4 Rd2!! 3.Qxd2 Bxe4+ 4.Qg2 Rh3! White Resigned.

 


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