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White to Play

Pete Tamburro on

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White’s the exchange down and his queen is attacked, so it is necessary to come up with something—quickly!


I love this mating pattern. You don’t see it much. 1.Qxh7+ Nxh7 2.Ng6+ Kg8 3.Bd5#

 


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