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Here's what we have to electrocute today:

• The Prophylactic Maneuver

• The Weekly Puzzle

THE PROPHYLACTIC MANEUVER

Picture this: You're locked in an intense game of chess, your opponent's eyes gleaming with anticipation as they plot their next devilish move. But hold on, my friend! Enter the prophylactic maneuver, the chess tactic that says, "Not today, my friend! I see your threats, and I'm shutting them down ⚔️"

In the wild world of chess, the prophylactic maneuver aka prophylaxis is like a secret superhero move. It's all about playing defensively while remaining wickedly proactive.

The beauty of it lies in its ability to mess with your opponent's mind. They think they've got you cornered, but little do they know, you're a tactical genius in disguise. You make a seemingly harmless move, like shuffling a pawn or improving your king's position, and suddenly their grand schemes crumble like a house of cards 🃏

It's like playing a game of chess cat and mouse. You let your opponent think they've got you right where they want you, and then BAM! You unleash your secret weapon—the prophylactic maneuver. You safeguard your precious squares, protect your vulnerable pieces, and give your opponent a taste of their own medicine.

Here is what I mean:

Here black moves his pawn forward to a6 preventing a back-rank mate, and at the same time preventing an enemy bishop or knight from occupying b5.

So channel your inner chess superhero and thwart your opponent's wicked plans with style.

THE WEEKLY PUZZLE 🧩

Mate In ONE, White to Move: The 3rd person to respond to this email with the CORRECT mate gets an internet cookie 🍪 Reply to this email with your answer.   

EXCESS PUZZLES 

Medium Chess Puzzle:

Find mate in 2, white to move!

Hard Chess Puzzle:

Find mate in 3, white to move!

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