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When two rooks are in front of a queen on a file, it is called Alekine's Gun. It is called this because Alekhine used this strategy against Nimzovich in a known game.
Idea from "The Complete Book of Chess Strategy" by IM Jeremy Silman
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Have you read Chessking47's (CK47's) article named Mating Patterns? If not, please head over there and solve the puzzles. I would've have never knew this if it weren't for IM Silman!
First, I left off with Legall's Mate, so I will do Morphy's Mat...
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Hi, this is Chessking47 writing on tactical devices. I guess you know the basic forks, pins, and skewers, but there are more. First of all, the Clearance Sacrifice.
You might love to play a powerful move, but can't because one of your pieces a...
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