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White to Play

Pete Tamburro on

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The last time out, we warned about getting your king too exposed. It’s a little late to tell these guys. If it were Black to move, it would be mate in one; however, having the move makes all the differences. White gets his mating attack in.


Yet another one where you just keep checking because it may be mate! 1.Re6+ Rxa7 2.Qb4+ Kd5 3.e4+ Kxe6 4.Qe7# The contrast in material at the end is a lesson all in itself.

 


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