Puzzle 353985: White to checkmate
Puzzle 353985: White to checkmate
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IM G. Laketic (2444) - FM A. Valsecchi (2376)
14th Padova Open Padova ITA (7), 2011.12.16 IM G. Laketic (2444) - FM A. Valsecchi (2376)
14th Padova Open Padova ITA (7), 2011.12.16
14th Padova Open Padova ITA (7), 2011.12.16 IM G. Laketic (2444) - FM A. Valsecchi (2376)
14th Padova Open Padova ITA (7), 2011.12.16
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Hint
Main motif of this puzzle: Epaulette mate
In epaulette mate, a queen or rook checkmates the king orthogonally. If it is a queen, it might not be next to the king. The two squares next to the king are blocked by its own pieces.
Learn more in this guide.
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