Marianna Kalinina vs Mariya Muzychuk

During their 2005 meeting in Evpatoria, Mariya Muzychuk found a way to finish the game against Marianna Kalinina in just two moves. This short puzzle demonstrates how to navigate the board with decisive intent.

Roll over to see the solution: 1... Bxf3+ 2. Rg2 Qxh2#

FEN: 2k1r2r/ppp3p1/3b4/3pq2b/7p/2NP1P2/PPP2Q1P/R5RK b - - 0 1

About the players

Mariya MuzychukMariya Olehivna Muzychuk (1992) is a Ukrainian chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion from 2015 to 2016.

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