US Chess CH from the 1970s


38 puzzles from the events



Robert Cross vs Frederick Bartholy
Ventura, 1971

Double attack

Solution (in reverse)
2.Qxe4 Kxg7 1.Bxg7



White mates in 4.
James Tarjan vs Lawrence Gilden
El Paso, 1973

Sac, sac & mate

Solution (in reverse)
3.Bxb4+ Rg8 2.Rh8+ Kxf8 1.Rxf8+


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