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OK, everybody’s all lined up for you to issue the forced checkmate in five moves. I will be shocked if you have followed this column for a long time and don’t get it. Shocked.


Solution:

From Pollock vs. Allies, Buffalo, 1893—Just kidding above. This is quite brilliant. No shame in not getting it, and give yourself a big pat on the back if you did! 1.Qd7+ Bxd7 2.Nd6+ Kd8 3.Nf7+ Kc8 4.Re8+ Bxe8 5.Rd8#

 


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