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A battle of the queen vs. two rooks. How do the rooks win?


The author of this composition is unknown. 1.Ra3+ Kg2 1...Kh4 2.Rh1+ Kg5 3.Rg1+ Kf6 4.Rxg6+ 2.Rd2+ Kf1 3.Ra1 Ke1 3...Qg7 4.Kb1 Qb7+ (4...Ke1 5.Rh2) 5.Kc2+ 4.Rh2 Qf6 5.Kb1 Qc3 6.Ka2+ Qxa1+ 7.Kxa1 and we assume you know how to mate with a king and rook vs. king.

 


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