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An easy mate in four for your day off today.


A composition by Halumbirek 1.Qh8 Bb7 1...Bc6 2.Qc3 Be3 3.Qxc6 Ba7 4.Qxd5# 2.Qg7 Bg3 2...d4 3.Qxb7# 3.Qxb7 b4 4.Qxd5#

 


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