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Advanced Puzzle 1 |
White to play and win in 4 moves. Scroll down for the answer.
Answer
This is known as Smothered Mate.
| 1 | Nf7+ | Kg8 If ...Rxf7 then Qd8+ forces mate in 2 |
| 2 | Nh6+ | Kh8 |
| 3 | Qg8+ | Rxg8 |
| 4 | Nf7++ Mate |
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