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Pete Tamburro on

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We’re going to finish off golden oldies with a task problem. White to play and mate without moving the king or taking a pawn.


A composition from the 19th century by H.R. Agnel in his classic book, Chess for Winter Evenings 1.Bf4 Kf2 2.Bc7 Kf1 3.Ba5 Kf2 4.Be1+ Kf1 4...Kxe1 5.Rf3 Kd1 6.Rf1# 5.Rg4 Kxe1 6.Rf4 Kd1 7.Rf1#

 


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