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From a very famous game that demonstrated a lesson for all chess students. Nimzovich-Tartakower, Carlsbad, 1911. How should the game end?


Solution:

“The pin is mightier than the sword.” 1.Qf6 Rg8 2.Bxf7 [2.Bxg7+ Rxg7 3.Bxf7 Qxf7 4.Qd8+ Qe8 5.Qxe8#] 2...Qxf7 3.Qd8+ Qe8 4.Qxe8#

 


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