September 3rd

William Marks (03-09-1880 - 07-1947) Irish composer

William Marks composed direct mates.

Marks, William
777 Chess Miniatures in Three, 1908

#3

6 + 1

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1.Bb6-d4 ! (2.Bg4-f3#)
1...Kd5-c6 2.Bg4-c8 ZZ 2...Kc6-d5, Kc6xb5 3.Bc8-b7, Bc8-d7#
1...Kd5-e4 2.Sb5-c3+ Ke4-d3, Ke4-f4 3.Bg4-f5, Bd4-f6#
Varied play.