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Morphy's Mate in 2

Morphy's Mate in 2

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This is a cute mate in two from Paul Morphy. I don't know how to post the board graphics, so bear with me. Enjoy.

Black King on a8,
Black Bishop on b8
Black pawns on a7 & b7

White King on c8
White pawn on b6
White Rook on a1

White to mate in 2

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Originally posted by AlphaAlekhine
This is a cute mate in two from Paul Morphy. I don't know how to post the board graphics, so bear with me. Enjoy.

Black King on a8,
Black Bishop on b8
Black pawns on a7 & b7

White King on c8
White pawn on b6
White Rook on a1

White to mate in 2

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Originally posted by PBE6
[fen]kbK5/pp6/1P6/8/8/8/8/R7[/fen]

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Originally posted by ilywrin
Hey thanks.

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Originally posted by ilywrin
[fen]kbK5/pp6/1P6/8/8/8/8/R7[/fen]
Ra6. Now black is in Zugzwang.

Richard

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good little puzzle. took me awhile to figure out. Got another recommended puzzle?

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Nice little puzzle.

Learux