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3M Stemwinder Chess Puzzle #16 Solution
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1. Re6+ |
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(The Rook moved from f6 to e6, giving check.) Black now has only 1 possible reply: |
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1. ... fxe6 to which White replies 2. Qxe6 mate. |
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This is known as an epaulet mate because Black's two Rooks stand on either side of the King like epaulets (those shoulder ornaments on military uniforms.) |
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