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Pete Tamburro on Aug 18, 2025

A relatively easy start this Monday morning. Remember Rule #1

Rule #1 is look at all checks and captures 1...Qg1+ 2.Kxg1 2.Rxg1 Nf2# 2...Rgxg2+ 3.Kh1 Rxh2+ 4.Kg1 Rbg2#

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