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GM Levon Aronian won the recent American Cup in St. Louis with terrific fighting play—and a little luck! In one game, his opponent, Sam Sevian, reached this position and missed a winning continuation. Aronian had missed it, to, obviously. Aronian would go on to win the game. Can you find what two elite GMs missed?


1.Qxh7+ Nxh7 2.Ng6+ Kg8 3.Bd5#

 


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