Novotny
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The theme is named after Czech composer Antonín Novotný (1829–1871).
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- a7
- Bg2
- d7
- Rd2
- Bd5 — Bishop is sacrificed on the intersection square, and piece, having captured the bishop, blocks the line of action of another piece.
- Rxd5
- Bxd5
- a8=Q — Square a8 is shielded from the bishop, we promote the queen.
- d8=Q — Here bishop has blocked the rook's file, so we advance the queen to d8.