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All the deepest plans or endgame technique are useless if you fall victim to a shot that leaves you in a lost position. Likewise, sometimes that superior play will only offer a single window of opportunity to deliver that final blow, so it is vital to be ready for it when it does.
All the positions below are from the final rounds of the Women's FIDE Grand Prix in Qatar and the 27th Cappelle-La-Grande Open, representing shots both played and missed. The last two are harder than the rest (for a human). There is a link to the answers at the bottom.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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Position 5
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Position 6
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Position 7
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Position 8
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