Varuzhan Akobian vs. Blas Lugo

Varuzhan Akobian vs. Blas Lugo, Minneapolis, 2005.

Mate in 3. White to move.

Roll over to see the solution: 1.Rf7+ Qxf7 2.Rh4+ Kg8 3.Qh8+ (3.Rh8+)

FEN: 8/p3q2k/1p2p1p1/r2bQ3/3P2R1/8/6P1/5R1K w - - 0 1

About the players

Varuzhan Akobian

Varuzhan Akobian is an American Grandmaster born in 1983. He was born in Armenia and now lives in St. Louis.

He played for the U.S. team during the 2006 and 2008 Chess Olympiads, winning a bronze medal at both events. His highest rating is 2553.

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  1. Santosh Gulivindala
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    1. Rf1-f7 Qe7xf7
    2. Rg4-h4 Kh7-g8
    3. Rh4-h8

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