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The Moment of Zuke:
Critical Positions and
Pivotal Decisions for
Colle System Players

by David Rudel
author of Zuke 'Em

7 modules written just for Colle System Players.  Over 150 practice problems accompany lessons written in Rudel's crystal-clear, inimitable style

Thematic Lessons
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decisions Colle Players
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Problem of the Week
200
7.07.08








Black to move and win

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Black to move and win

White seems to have everything covered - but with a simple, innocuous looking exchange, Black wins a piece, and with it the game.

1...Nxe3+ 2.fxe3 Qd5








What a difference!  Now Black attacks the unprotected and pinned knight (!) and double attacks the rook as well.   However, White has foreseen this far into the combination and figured that his following move maintains the balance.  Black has a small surprise in store for him though...

3.Rxc6 Qxe4+








This White hadn't counted on - the capture with check.  Now Black wins the rook and will remain a piece ahead, enough of an advantage to win the endgame.


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