Puzzle 218215: Black to checkmate
Puzzle 218215: Black to checkmate
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GM V. Okhotnik (2359) - R. Shtivelband (2078)
Titled Tuesday 19th May chess.com INT (5), 2020.05.19 GM V. Okhotnik (2359) - R. Shtivelband (2078)
Titled Tuesday 19th May chess.com INT (5), 2020.05.19
Titled Tuesday 19th May chess.com INT (5), 2020.05.19 GM V. Okhotnik (2359) - R. Shtivelband (2078)
Titled Tuesday 19th May chess.com INT (5), 2020.05.19
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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.
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