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White to Play

Pete Tamburro on Aug 21, 2026

Here’s a cute Tal finish and an example of what else was in the position.

This was Tal-Sveshnikov, Moscow, 1990 1.Nh5+ Kh6 2.Rxc8 The game ended in a picturesque manner 2.Nxf6 Bxe6 3.Qh4+ Kg7 4.Rg8+ 2...Qxc8 3.Qf4+ g5 4.Qxf6+ Kxh5 5.Qf3+ g4 6.Qf5#

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