MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 43203 (8/1NB2pp1/p3rkrb/R5R1/3PP2n/7P/1p6/1K6 w - - 0 1)

Bayer, Konrad

Illustrated London News, 1856

8/1NB2pp1/p3rkrb/R5R1/3PP2n/7P/1p6/1K6

#5

8 + 9

4760 200 Classic Chess Puzzles 1993
3977 200 Intriguing Chess Puzzles 1996

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Keys
    • 1.Bd8+!
      • 1...Re7
        • 2.Sc5
          • 2...Kxg5
            • 3.Se6+
              • 3...Kf6
                • 4.Sg5
                  • 4...Rxg5
                    • 5.Rxa6#
                  • 4...Bxg5
                    • 5.Rxa6#
                  • 4...Sf5
                    • 5.Rxf5#
                  • 4...Sg2
                    • 5.Rf5#
                  • 4...Sf3
                    • 5.Rf5#
        • 2.Rad5
          • threat
            • 3.Sc5
              • threat
                • 4.Sd7+
                  • 4...Ke6
                    • 5.Rge5#
                • 4.Rdf5+
                  • 4...Sxf5
                    • 5.Rxf5#
                • 4.Rgf5+
                  • 4...Sxf5
                    • 5.Rxf5#

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