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Complex Checkmates
Problem 7
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White Mates in 2
Find all three Mates in 2 for White

DIAGRAM CCKM-P7

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White Mates in 2 via the following three lines:

1. Qh8+ Kxh8 2. Rxf7#
1. Bd5+ Qf7 2. Bxf7#
1. Bd5+ Qf7 2. Qh7#

This position shows utilization of the principles of:
(a) sacrifice (line 1); and (b) diversion of a defending
and protecting piece from its square (lines 2 & 3).

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