Puzzle 186017: Black to checkmate
Puzzle 186017: Black to checkmate
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GM David Howell (2676) - GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2704)
Chess Stars Match 2019 Valencia ESP, 2019.12.15 GM David Howell (2676) - GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2704)
Chess Stars Match 2019 Valencia ESP, 2019.12.15
Chess Stars Match 2019 Valencia ESP, 2019.12.15 GM David Howell (2676) - GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2704)
Chess Stars Match 2019 Valencia ESP, 2019.12.15
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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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