1968 Chess Olympiad (Lugano)

44 puzzles from the event



White mates in 3.
Semprun Martinez Fernando vs Michael Littleton
Lugano, 1968

Deflection

Solution (in reverse)
2.Rxh6+ Kh8 1.Ng5+



Black mates in 3.
Bent Larsen vs Miguel Najdorf
Lugano, 1968

Sacrifice

Solution (in reverse)
3.Nf2# Qh2 Qxh3+ 2.gxh3 1...Rxh3+





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