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Last time out you had to solve a mate in two with queen and knight and king vs. king. This time it’s the same cast of characters, but it’s a mate in three. The last problem may give you the shadow of a hint.


From the Chess Amateur in 1924, but a study by W. Bone in 1847!: 1.Nc6 Kf4 2.Kf2 Ke4 3.Qf3 mate

 


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