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A fine finish by Alekhine against Nenarokof in Moscow, 1918.


Solution:

There are three ways that could have won. 1.Rxh8+ followed by 2.Kf2 (for the other rook to get to h1) and 1.f5 to be ready to recapture on h6 with the uncovered bishop, but the most efficient was the way the then future world champion picked: 1.Ne6 Bxe6 2.Bd4 and Black Resigned as after 2...Rh7 3.Rxh7, the mate on g7 can’t be stopped

 


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