European Individual Championship in Batumi (2018)

Puzzles from the tournament 



White mates in 5.
Vladimir Onischuk vs Vahe Baghdasaryan
Batumi, 2018

Decoy Sacrifice

Solution (in reverse)

4.Rh4+ Kh7 3.Qe6+ Kg8 2.Qg6+ Kxf7 1.Bxf7+



Luka Paichadze vs Isik Can, 
Batumi, 2018

Deflection Sacrifice

Solution (in reverse)

5.Ra7+ Kb7 4.Ra8+ Qc7 3.Qc4+ Qxb8 2.Rxb8+ Nb8 1.Ra8+


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