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2008.0
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1.Nf7+ Kg8

1...Rxf7 2.Qxe8+ Rf8 3.Qxf8#

2.Nh6+








Discovered - and double - check!  Black's reply is forced.

2...Kh8 3.Qg8+








Once again, Black's reply is forced.

3...Rxg8 4.Nf7#








The famous smothered mate.  Learn more about Smothered Mates.


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