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Now let's see it in practice:
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8-+-+-+-wQ(
7+-+-+-+-'

6-+-+-+-+&
5+-+k+-+-%
4-+-+-+-+$
3+-+-+-+-#
2-+-+-+-+"

1mK-+-+-+-!
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The Black King is right in the middle of the board on d5. Knowing the above mentioned "fact" we have to
put as a priority forcing the Black King to the "wall".

1.Qf6 With this move, White has put the Black King in a "box". Meaning the Black King cannot cross the
f file or the 6th rank. 1…Ke4 The Black King still can stay in the middle of the board.

2.Qg5 Kd4 3.Qf5 Ke3 4.Qg4 With each move, White is tightening the belt, making the box smaller and
smaller.Kd3 5.Qf4 Kc3 6.Qe4 Kd2 7.Qf3 Kc2 8.Qe3 Kd1 We have achieved goal Part 1 of the plan, the
Black King has been forced to the edge of the board. With the next move White makes sure it stays there.

9.Qf2 Kc1 And now, it is time for Part 3, bringing the King to help. 10.Ka2 Kd1 11.Kb3 Kc1 12.Qc2
checkmate.

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