Unusual Chess Tactics: Act II, Scene i, An Oasis in Egypt
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Tony Warnock
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May 3, 1993, 12:11:11 PM5/3/93
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1. Place your pieces in the center. 2. Then move your pieces toward the enemy King. 3. Deliver mate.
Bobby Fischer said that the above worked for Alekhine.
The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it. - Duc de la Rochefoucauld (1747-1827)
Jonathan Kapleau
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My personal favorite chess tactic is this: when you are behind in material, trade pieces. Your opponent will be so stunned you will be able to whip together a powerful mating attack :).