Michael Francis Stean (1953-) English GM

9 puzzzles from his games


White wins:

Michael Stean vs Kick Langeweg, Amsterdam, 1978

double attack



White mates in 5.

Michael Stean vs Petter Stigar, Oslo, 1981

decoy


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