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Meanwhile, white to play and mate in 3.
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In chessy news Gukesh D. and Nodirbek Abdusattorov both won on Wednesday. They share the lead with 6½/10 points. In third (half-point distance) are Prag and Anish. Nepo shares forth thanks to a victory over his nemesis Ding Liren. Nodirbek needed 6 hours to beat Max Warmerdam. Today is a rest day. Three rounds to go.
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Ceterum censeo Firoujza esse delendum.
Qf6
Ke8
Nc7
Nc7
Bf7#
A ‘Go List.” Great idea! I had one stored in my computer back in the days when I was working and used it often as a frequent traveler. . . packing list, house security checklist, etc.
White’s options are narrowed by necessity to avoid Black’s attacking White’s king.
1. Q-f6+ . . K-d8 (avoiding Q×d7# if B-d7)
2. N-c7+ . . N×c7
3. B×f7#