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Black to Play

Pete Tamburro on

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When finishing off a mating attack, you always look for the most efficient way. There are two ways to force a mate here, but one is much more efficient.


1...Qxh4 This is the messier way. 1...Qd7 2.e5 Qh3 3.Qxh7+ Kxh7 4.Bd3+ Kh6 5.exd6 Qh1# 2.gxh4 Nh3#

 


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