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An ingenious mate in three. One editor a long time ago wrote, “We do not remember to have ever met with a more pleasing, accurate or difficult conception. The problem contains a number of tries, and the key is obscure and surprising.” --Alain C. White

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White to Play

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Obviously, a rook move wins, but only one square gets a mate in three.

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White to Play

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You can’t use the excuse that you don’t have enough material! It’s a mate in two. This is an old favorite of mine, especially for kids.

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