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"Push 'Em Back" is a rallying cry urging your team of choice to defend the goal line in the game of American football. The Checker Maven staff are certainly not football fans, but we thought of this expression when reviewing the problem presented below.
BLACK
WHITE
White to Play and Win
WHITE
White to Play and Win
W:WK30,K28,27:BK20,18,K12.
It's definitely on the easier side, and the title provides a rather large hint. You're invited to tackle this one; don't punt on it. Find the solution and then click on Read More to check your answer.
Solution
30-26 12-16 28-24 16-11 24-19 11-7 19-15 White Wins.
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