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An American hero. Storied astronaut #JimLovell is 97 today. The veteran of 2 Gemini flights, the first crew to orbit the moon (Apollo 8) and commander of the miraculously rescued Apollo 13. Jim’s nephew Scott Nichol sends this beautiful photo from his home in Illinois. pic.twitter.com/fNbK4SXrWT
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Cardinal Pizzaballa leads celebrations to mark the Feast of the Annunciation pic.twitter.com/Evdud2e190
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In chessy news… yesterday I split a pair of games in OTB. The second had me in serious trouble, as my opponent kept reminding me. I fought back in the endgame with a rather clever maneuver to promote a pawn even as his four pawn juggernaut was moving up the board at my beleaguered king and pawn defender. Victory was sweet.
White to move and mate in 4. HERE
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White to move and mate in 4.
NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
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My 97 year old aunt was buried yesterday. My husband commented to me about all the things she saw during her lifetime. It’s a long list for sure.
Please remember her in prayer.
Qxf7+, …
…, Rxf7
Re8+, Rf8
Bd5+, Kh8
Rxf8#
If
…, Kxf7
Bh5+, Kg8
Rxf8#