Puzzle 185350: White to checkmate
Puzzle 185350: White to checkmate
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D. Komarov (2565) - Luke McShane (2656)
ACP Blitz Prelim1 playchess.com INT (1), 2004.04.12 D. Komarov (2565) - Luke McShane (2656)
ACP Blitz Prelim1 playchess.com INT (1), 2004.04.12
ACP Blitz Prelim1 playchess.com INT (1), 2004.04.12 D. Komarov (2565) - Luke McShane (2656)
ACP Blitz Prelim1 playchess.com INT (1), 2004.04.12
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Hint
Main motif of this puzzle: Balestra mate
In Balestra mate, a bishop checkmates the king. A queen, which is a knight jump away from the king, prevents it from escaping.
Learn more in this guide.
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