8 July 2011
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Hello everyone,
Here is a simple puzzle with White in command. White has pressure on g7 and Black’s back rank is also weak. How do you think White can combine these factors to get a win. Just think of basic checkmating motifs and you will have your answer.
White to play
Tischbierek-Degelmann
Bad Worishofen, 1997
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