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Chess Problem -- Solution

Spielmann - David Nancy 2003

    Black wins with 1...Qe1+!
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2.Rxe1 Rxe1+ 3.Kh2 Bf4+ 4.g3 Rh1#

Themes:
X-ray Attack
Vulnerable back rank
Control of files and diagonals

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