Morphy's mate

Morphy's mate is a rook mate supported by a bishop. The bishop protects the rook and covers a flight square, and the king is held on the edge by its own pawn or by the edge of the board.

If your bishop already eyes the square next to the king, a rook landing there may be mate rather than a trade.

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