July 13th

Ionel Razu (13-07-1908) Romanian composer

Ionel Razu composed mostly direct mates.

Razu, Ionel
Revista Română de Şah, 1984
2^nd Prize

#2

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1.Sd3! (2.Sf2#)

1...Kxd3 2.Se5#
1...Rxh3 2.Sh4#
1...Rc5+ 2.Sxc5#
1...Sd4+ 2.exd4#
1...Sb4+ 2.Sxb4#

A nice flight-giving, check-allowing key and good battery play.