Puzzle 444345: White to win
Puzzle 444345: White to win
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Michael J Basman (2400) - Clare E Whitehead (1885)
Manchester Benedictine op 4th Manchester (2), 1981.09.05 Michael J Basman (2400) - Clare E Whitehead (1885)
Manchester Benedictine op 4th Manchester (2), 1981.09.05
Manchester Benedictine op 4th Manchester (2), 1981.09.05 Michael J Basman (2400) - Clare E Whitehead (1885)
Manchester Benedictine op 4th Manchester (2), 1981.09.05
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Main motif of this puzzle: Damiano's rook mate
In Damiano's rook mate, a queen checkmates the king on the edge of the board. The queen is next to the king, but can't be captured, because it is protected by a rook.
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