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Complex Checkmates
Problem 8
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Well, certainly seems Black has crushed White in this next position. Appearances can be deceiving when one is overconfident.
White Mates in 3.

DIAGRAM CCKM-P8

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1. Bxc5+!! Rd6 2. Bxd6+ Ke2 3. Rg1#
[If instead 1. ... Ke2 then White simply mates in two with 2. Rg1#]

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