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Joseph Henry Blackburne [Wikipedia] |
As a player, Joseph Henry Blackburne was nicknamed "The Black Death" because of his large black beard and aggressive, romantic style. He also composed some direct mates.
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Joseph Henry Blackburne [Wikipedia] |
1...f5-f4 2.Qe4-f3 2...f4xe3, e5-e4, Ke6-f5 3.Qf3-f7, Qf3xe4, Be8-d7#Model mates.
1...f5xe4 2.b2-b4 2...Ke6xd5, Ke6-f5 3.Be8-f7, Be8-d7#