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PID: 12832 (1k6/1p2B3/1Np5/2p5/K1P5/4R3/8/8 w - - 0 1)

Anonymous

The Westminster Papers, 1872

1k6/1p2B3/1Np5/2p5/K1P5/4R3/8/8

#3

5 + 4

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Bxc5?
      • threat
        • 2.Re8+
          • 2...Ka7
            • 3.Ra8#
          • 2...Kc7
            • 3.Rc8#
      • 1...Ka7
        • 2.Re8
          • 2...Ka6
            • 3.Ra8#
      • 1...Kc7!
  • Keys
    • 1.Ra3!
      • 1...Ka7
        • 2.Kb3+
          • 2...Kxb6
            • 3.Bd8#
          • 2...Kb8
            • 3.Bd6#
      • 1...Kc7
        • 2.Kb3
          • 2...Kxb6
            • 3.Bd8#
          • 2...Kb8
            • 3.Bd6#

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