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Pete Tamburro on Aug 22, 2025

As White you’re in a tough spot. Can you figure out a way to avoid a loss here?

On of the great loss prevention combinations is one leading to a perpetual check and draw. 1.Qe6+ Kh8 2.Ng6+ hxg6 3.Qh3+ Kg8 4.Qe6+ and so on…

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