Can You Solve This Checkmate Puzzle? | Twitch Stream Highlight

Can You Solve This Checkmate Puzzle? | Twitch Stream Highlight

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MVP_Chess is my Twitch channel where I play with viewers, analyze their games, and battle in the 10-minute pool. Here is a highlight from today's stream where the MVP_Chess community swept the podium in the premium 5|5 blitz arena! If you enjoy this content, please follow MVP Chess on Twitch by clicking the button below. Thanks for your support and enjoy!


A Rare Checkmating Combo!

During the arena, I played the black pieces and faced the Evan's Gambit. Rather than give white his fun, I simply played ...Bb6 and declined the gambit. My dark square bishop proved to be a fearsome attacking piece later in the game! This often occurs when you play 3...Bc5 against the Italian Game instead of the Two Knights Defense. I highly recommend this variation for all improving players.

I managed to end the game with a very rare checkmating combination. In the position below, it is black to play. Can you find the moves I played in the game? Let me know your solution in the comments below.

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 You can see the highlight and the solution in the video below:

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