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42... Re8
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I'm trying to set up a mating net, I think. 3 pieces all aimed at an unprotected king should be enough, right? |

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43. Re4 Rc8
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Obvioulsy I couldn't trade. But now with this move, I see the potential advantages. |

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44. axb6
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This is a blunder because... |

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44... Bxb6
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There you go....Nick has to waste a tempo getting his rook out the way meanwhile my rook now has access to an open file. |

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45. Rae7
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At this point, I didn't see the forced mate in 3. I originally saw the check at c2 forcing the king to the back rank and THEN winning the pawn at A2 and defending the pawn at A7. |

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45... Rc2+ 46. Ke1
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I looked at Bishop A5 check but THEN I saw the ending combo... |

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46... Bf2+ 47. Kf1
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Forced |

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47... Bh3#
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The End! What a wild ride with Nick. Don't try this at home. |

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