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White to Play

Pete Tamburro on May 29, 2026

An ingenious mate in three. One editor a long time ago wrote, “We do not remember to have ever met with a more pleasing, accurate or difficult conception. The problem contains a number of tries, and the key is obscure and surprising.” --Alain C. White

From Deutsche Schachzeitung, 1875 1.Qd4! cxd4 1...Kb7 2.Rf7+ Ka6 3.Qa1#; 1...Kd7 2.Qg4+ Kd8 3.Rf8# 2.Rf7 Kc5 3.Rc7#

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