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This is a classic by Sam Loyd. It’s a mate in three. I run it every couple of years because I have come to realize that there are always new readers that have never seen it, and it’s a lot of fun to drive people crazy with.


1.Rf4 Kxh1 2.Kf2 Kh2 3.Rh4 mate Seems simple enough, but the fun starts when you ask someone you show this to how you mate after 1.Rf4 Kxg3? You can write me for the answer.

 


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