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"A thorough understanding of the typical mating combinations makes the most complicated sacrificial combinations leading up to them not only not difficult, but almost a matter of course."

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#1710 by anonymous
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Bk Black to Move

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Mate in 2

#1709 by Le Anh Duc
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Wk White to Move

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#1708 by anonymous
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Bk Black to Move

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Mate in 6

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