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This is a mate in two against the notorious “Organ Pipes” set up on the a-file. This problem has a dual solution—an unfortunate flaw. However, we are going to make lemonade out of lemons. Find both solutions!


From Shakhmati, 1963. The composer was E. Rukhlis. The key moves are either 1.Rb4 or 1.Be4

 


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