Mansuba – Murray No. 21

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Shatranj puzzle board position for Mansuba – Murray No. 21

Murray No. 21 (p. 283). Black plays and wins. Densely contested Ratha and Gaja battle with active black pieces capable of coordinated counterplay.

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