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White to move. Mate in two.
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In Baku, the field is being thinned. As I write the action is underway and there are no important results yet. LIVE
UPDATE:
Wesley “Houdini” So! Game.
Escapes AGAIN?!?
Because of the Black’s imminent threats against the White king, the first move must be a “+.” That’s easy enough, and so is the rest:
1. R-c8+ Bxc8 (forced)
2. R-e8#
1. Rc8+ followed by 2. Re8#.
My try is:
1. Rc8 Bxc8
2. Re8#
P.S.: Imagine what would have happened if it was Benedict XVI having that “situation” with that lady (slap her hand).
I’m pretty rusty with the abbreviations but I think I’m getting it. Having the pieces on the board to review when checking the answers really helps.
1. Rc8+ bxc8
2. Re8#