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3M Stemwinder Chess Puzzle #30 Solution

 

1. Rxb6

(The Rook moved from d6 to b6, capturing the Pawn.
Black can either capture the Rook with his Pawn, or he can move the Knight. Either move invites checkmate.

1. ... Nxa5 (or any other Knight move) to which White replies: 2. Rb8#

OR:

1. ... axb6 to which White replies: 2. Rxa6#

 

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