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It initially looks like Black can prevent both pawns from queening, but there is great mischief afoot by White.


A study by Rinck. 1.g7 Bd5 2.c4 Nxc4 3.Bf3 Bxf3 4.g8=Q Na5 4...Nb6 5.Qb3; 4...Be2 5.Qe6+ 5.Qf7 Bc6 6.Qf5+ The queen easily picks off one of the minor pieces and mate will follow fairly soon.

 


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