“This mate is virtually the same” as Morphy’s Mate. However, an opposing pawn must be removed first before Morphy’s Mate may be successfully dropped on the opposing King. I have left off the barebones position because it is the same as in the Morphy’s Mate tutorial.
[Source credit: The Complete Book of Chess Strategy, IM Jeremy Silman, at page 165]
DIAGRAM MCM-1A – Morphy’s Concealed Mate Game
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