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A very important lesson on why you should not have weak dark squares.


1.Bxf5 exf5 2.Qh6 Rxe1+ 3.Rxe1 Bf8 3...Qf8 4.Nf6+ Kh8 5.Qxh7# 4.Re8 and Black Resigned as there is no defense to an upcoming mate.

 


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