Burmistrov combination
In the first phase, white has a double threat, and there is the third mate after black defense. In the next two phases, the third mate becomes a threat, while after a thematic defense, the first and second threat moves become mates.
Scheme:
1.X ~ 2.AB, 1…a 2.C
1.Y ~ 2.C, 1…a 2.A
1.Z ~ 2.C, 1…a 2.B
Mażul, Waldemar
Schach (magazine), 2000
1st-2nd Prize
mate in 2 moves
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