The Four Move Checkmate

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(rdb1kgw4} The squares f2 for white, and f7 for black are the wimpiest
70p0pdQ0p} squares on the chessboard. The pawns that sit on these
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5dwdw0wdw} comparison, the other two pawns which surround the King
&wdBdPdwd} are protected four times each! Therefore, f2 and f7 make
3dwdwdwdw} excellent invasion targets to get to the uncastled King. In
2P)P)w)P)} the game above, white plays e4 to release his bishop and
%$NG IBHR} queen. Bobby Fischer called e4 the best first move in
v,./9EFJMV Chess. After aiming first the queen at the wimpy square,
and then backing her up with the bishop, White is able to
do the Quick Checkmate on black.
 The Four Move exerciser
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5dwdw0wdw} 5dwdw0wdQ} 5dwdwHwdw}
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#1 White mates in 1 move #2 Black defends f7. #3 White mates in 1 move.

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5dwdwdwdw} 5dwgwdwdw} 5dwdw0wdw}
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#4. White mates in 1 move #5. White defends f2. #6 White threatens on f7.
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7. White takes the ½ or the » ? #8 White finds the key to winning f7. #9 Black finds the key to winning f2.