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PID: 19231 (8/2p3p1/4B1P1/2P4R/3k4/1K3pP1/2P2P2/8 w - - 0 1)

Lawrence, EJ

The Westminster Chess Club Papers, 1869

8/2p3p1/4B1P1/2P4R/3k4/1K3pP1/2P2P2/8

#3

8 + 4

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Bc4?
      • 1...Ke4
        • 2.Kc3
          • 2...c6
            • 3.Bd3#
      • 1...c6!
    • 1.Bd7?
      • 1...Ke4
        • 2.Kc3
          • 2...c6
            • 3.Bxc6#
        • 2.Kc4
          • 2...c6
            • 3.Bxc6#
      • 1...c6!
  • Keys
    • 1.Rd5+!
      • 1...Ke4
        • 2.Kc4
          • 2...c6
            • 3.Bf5#
        • 2.c4
          • 2...c6
            • 3.Bf5#

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