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PID: 244296 (5b2/2p4K/8/5Q2/3kp3/2R1R3/8/7b w - - 0 1)

Foster, Benjamin R

Detroit Free Press, 1878

(First published on Sun Sep 29 1878)

5b2/2p4K/8/5Q2/3kp3/2R1R3/8/7b

#3

4 + 5

6490 yacpdb 2021

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Sets
    • 1...Bc5
      • 2.Qxc5#
    • 1...Bh6
      • 2.Qc5#
    • 1...Bg7
      • 2.Qc5#
  • Tries
    • 1.Rcd3+?
      • 1...Kc4
        • 2.Qd5+
          • 2...Kb4
            • 3.Rd4#
      • 1...exd3!
  • Keys
    • 1.Qe6!
      • threat
        • 2.Red3+
          • 2...exd3
            • 3.Rc4#

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