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1.Qxf8+ Kxf8 2.Rb8+
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
What is Black to do? He's mated after both:
This is a good position to commit to memory, as the
opportunity to effect it occurs more frequently than you might think.
The beautiful way the knight and rook cooperate is a joy to behold, and even
more fun to actually play! Well, back to the game:
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
The only thing to do other than Black resigns (1-0)
is delay things for a single move by the suicidal bishop move 2...Bc8,
after which White mates as in the note above.
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