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Can You Solve This Checkmate Puzzle? | Twitch Stream Highlight

Can You Solve This Checkmate Puzzle? | Twitch Stream Highlight

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MVP_Chess is my Twitch channel where I play with viewers, analyze their games, and battle in the 10-minute pool. Here is a highlight from today's stream where the MVP_Chess community swept the podium in the premium 5|5 blitz arena! If you enjoy this content, please follow MVP Chess on Twitch by clicking the button below. Thanks for your support and enjoy!


A Rare Checkmating Combo!

During the arena, I played the black pieces and faced the Evan's Gambit. Rather than give white his fun, I simply played ...Bb6 and declined the gambit. My dark square bishop proved to be a fearsome attacking piece later in the game! This often occurs when you play 3...Bc5 against the Italian Game instead of the Two Knights Defense. I highly recommend this variation for all improving players.

I managed to end the game with a very rare checkmating combination. In the position below, it is black to play. Can you find the moves I played in the game? Let me know your solution in the comments below.

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 You can see the highlight and the solution in the video below:

Thanks for reading. You can watch my stream with move-by-move commentary on Twitch. Do you have any questions about the play? Leave your questions and comments below!

Tom Shupe, founder of MVP Chess and Chess.com Coach of the Month, is an active tournament player with a peak USCF rating of 2025. An award-winning writer, his work has been published in print by American Chess Magazine and online by Chess.com. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for educational and instructive chess content.