Probably my favorite finishing mate of the year! My opponent has just captured my rook on f1 with his bishop. White to move and mate in 2. (Not too hard to spot but very satisfying play!)

White to move and mate in two.
Probably my favorite finishing mate of the year! My opponent has just captured my rook on f1 with his bishop. White to move and mate in 2. (Not too hard to spot but very satisfying play!)
White to move and mate in two.
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Much simpler but very pretty.
White to move and mate in two (Александров, Владимир Александрович, Kubbel 100-MT, 1992).
White to move and mate in two (Александров, Владимир Александрович, Kubbel 100-MT, 1992).
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