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Boden's mate

Minor-piece mates · Mate in 1

Named after Samuel Boden. Two bishops on crossing diagonals mate a king that has castled queenside.

How it works (spoiler)

Two bishops on crossing diagonals: one checks the king, the other covers the escape squares, while the king is boxed in by its own rook and pawn.

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