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Pete Tamburro on Jul 26, 2024

One of my favorite Kavalek finishes.

1.Qxf6+ Kh7 1...Kxf6 2.Bc3#; 1...Kh6 2.f5+ Kh7 3.Qf7+ Kh8 4.Bc3# 2.Kg2 Nf5 3.Rh1+ Nh4+ 4.Rxh4+ Kg8 5.Rh8#

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