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PID: 230886 (4R3/3NpN2/4k3/4B2b/4B3/4K3/8/8 w - - 0 1)

McArthur, Sgt Maj William

Design and Work, 1878

(First published on Sat Nov 30 1878)

4R3/3NpN2/4k3/4B2b/4B3/4K3/8/8

#3

6 + 3

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SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Bf5+?
      • 1...Kd5
        • 2.Rc8
          • threat
            • 3.Sb6#
            • 3.Rc5#
      • 1...Kxf5!
  • Keys
    • 1.Sd8+!
      • 1...Kxd7
        • 2.Bc6+
          • 2...Kc8
            • 3.Sf7#

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