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This is a tricky mate in three, but once you figure out why you shouldn’t promote to a queen on a8, you’re well on your way.


This is a composition by the legendary Sam Loyd 1.bxa8=N Kxg2 2.Nb6 Bxb6 [2...Kf3 3.a8=Q#; 2...Bd4 3.a8=Q#] 3.a8=Q#

 


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