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PID: 242517 (2R5/4Kp2/5P2/2pk2n1/3p4/8/4QP2/8 w - - 0 1)

Merz, Charles

Newark Sunday Call, 1877

2R5/4Kp2/5P2/2pk2n1/3p4/8/4QP2/8

#3

5 + 5

6490 yacpdb 2021

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Sets
    • 1...c4
      • 2.f4
        • threat
          • 3.Qe5#
        • 2...Sf3
          • 3.Qxf3#
        • 2...Se4
          • 3.Qxc4#
  • Keys
    • 1.Rd8+!
      • 1...Kc6
        • 2.Qa6+
          • 2...Kc7
            • 3.Rc8#

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