MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 12928 (R7/8/1pN5/1k6/3P4/5B2/K7/8 w - - 0 1)

Finlinson, Joseph Henry Scott

Huddersfield College Magazine, 1874

R7/8/1pN5/1k6/3P4/5B2/K7/8

#3

5 + 2

3238 777 Chess Miniatures in Three 1908
14986 White-Hume Collection 2012

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Rb8?
      • 1...Ka4
        • 2.Be2
          • 2...b5
            • 3.Bd1#
            • 3.Bxb5#
            • 3.Ra8#
      • 1...Ka6
        • 2.Be2+
          • 2...b5
            • 3.Bxb5#
      • 1...Kc4!
  • Keys
    • 1.Ra4!
      • 1...Kxa4
        • 2.Be2
          • 2...b5
            • 3.Bd1#

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