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This is known as a “grotesque” problem. A massive disparity in forces can’t prevent the little guy from mating. It’s a very narrow mating path, and it’s good brain practice.


1.Nd4 Qa1 2.Nb5+ Kb2 3.Nd6 Rd1 4.Nc4+ Kc1 5.e8N d5 6.Ned6 dxc4 7.Nxc4 b2 7...Ra3 8.Ne5 a4 9.Nd3# 8.Ne5 b3 9.Nd3#

 


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