You can solve this one by the process of elimination but in the end you have to see the mate!
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Why couldnt black capture on b6 after white does Nb6+ ?
VinylChessBoard wrote:
Why couldnt black capture on b6 after white does Nb6+ ?
Simplest is 2. Rd4+ Kb5 3. Kb2 wins the pawn.
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