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One of my hopes for this column is that regular readers will remember the concepts of the positions and be able to apply them in their own games or at least be able to run off the answer in a minute. We’ll spend some time on some from years past and let me know how you do.


Can you see the checks all the way to the end? 1.Qxh7+ Kxh7 2.Rh4+ Kg6 3.Rh6+ Kg5 4.h4+ Kg4 5.Ne3+ Kg3 6.Rf3#

 


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