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This is actually a familiar mating pattern in a different setting.


Solution:

1...Qxe4+ 2.Nxe4 [2.Kf2 Nf5+ 3.Be3 Qxe3#; 2.Be3 Qxe3+ 3.Qe2 Qxe2#]2...Nxc2#

 


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