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Rubinstein's Queen and Rook Sac

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Updated: Jul 11, 2007, 5:26 PM | 10 | Amazing Games

Akiba Rubinstein was one of the most dangerous chessplayers in the world and a great combination player.  Here is a game where he first sacrifices his Queen, then the next move he sacrifices his Rook, and all this to force mate with the pieces that are left over (Rook, Knight, and two Bishops).

 

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