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A very fine and well-crafted composition that has practical value.


Author unknown: 1.Re1+ Kb2 2.Ra1 Kxa1 3.Kc2 a5 4.b6 a4 5.b7 a3 6.Kc3 Kb1 7.b8Q+ Ka1 7...Kc1 8.Qf4+ Kd1 9.Qf1# 8.Qf4 Kb1 9.Qf1#

 


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