Puzzle 1: White to win
Puzzle 1: White to win
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IM S. Vega Gutierrez (2379) - StojanE Ivanov (2231)
Karpos Open 2016 Skopje MKD, 2016.04.03 IM S. Vega Gutierrez (2379) - StojanE Ivanov (2231)
Karpos Open 2016 Skopje MKD, 2016.04.03
Karpos Open 2016 Skopje MKD, 2016.04.03 IM S. Vega Gutierrez (2379) - StojanE Ivanov (2231)
Karpos Open 2016 Skopje MKD, 2016.04.03
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Hint
Main motif of this puzzle: Arabian mate
In Arabian mate, a rook checkmates the king. The rook is next to the king, but can't be captured, because it is protected by a knight.
Learn more in this guide.
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