Monday, June 2, 2025
Daily Puzzle: White to play 43.?
P Johner vs W M Gattie
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Bonus Puzzle: Black to play 29...?
T van Scheltinga vs J Enevoldsen
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Kat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Four Knights
1. e4 e5 2. ♘f3 ♘c6 3. ♘c3 ♘f6
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