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Chess puzzle #2ALXM

Find the idea. Calculate the replies. Bring the combination home.

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Your opponent
White rook on h1
White king on e1
White bishop on c1
White knight on b1
White rook on a1
White pawn on h2
White pawn on g2
White pawn on a2
White pawn on c3
Black pawn on d4
White bishop on c4
White pawn on b4
Black pawn on f5
White pawn on d5
Black pawn on f6
White queen on g7
Black bishop on e7
Black pawn on c7
Black pawn on b7
Black pawn on a7
Black knight on g8
Black queen on e8
Black king on d8
Black bishop on c8
Black rook on a8
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About puzzle #2ALXM

Black to move. Solve this 2-move combination from a real game. Puzzle #2ALXM, rated 1295. Play for free, use hints, and review the solution.

Practice themes: crushing, discovered attack, discovered check, middlegame, short.

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Bf8+ · Kf2 · Bxg7

Starting position (FEN)

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