December 2002
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FICS Shortest Mate?

I think we've finally got a winner here, folks! LeChat sent us a miniature game; mate in 4!

LeChat - kasparkarp

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6 3.Qh5 Nf6

4.Qxf7# (see diagram)

If you have played a shorter mate, please let us know and it will be published in a future newsletter.

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