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Morphy's Concealed Mate

empty "This mate is virtually the same" as Morphy's Mate. However, an opposing pawn must be removed first before Morphy's Mate may be successfully dropped on the opposing King. I have left off the barebones position because it is the same as in the Morphy's Mate tutorial.
[Source credit: The Complete Book of Chess Strategy, IM Jeremy Silman, at page 165]

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DIAGRAM MCM-1A - Morphy's Concealed Mate Game

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1.Rxg7+ Kh8 2.Rxf7+ Kg8
3.Rg7+ Kh8 4.Rg1+ Rf6
5.Bxf6#

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