MESON Chess Problem Database

Problem Display
PID: 65882 (5R2/8/4kN2/2B5/P3Bp2/3p1P2/3P4/6K1 w - - 0 1)

Bullock, HB

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Staunton), 1849

5R2/8/4kN2/2B5/P3Bp2/3p1P2/3P4/6K1

#4

8 + 3

5454 Near Snap 2022

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Keys
    • 1.Bg6!
      • 1...Ke5
        • 2.Sd7+
          • 2...Kd5
            • 3.Rf6
              • 3...Kc4
                • 4.Bf7#
          • 2...Ke6
            • 3.Rc8
              • 3...Kd5
                • 4.Bf7#
              • 3...Kxd7
                • 4.Bf5#

This anticipates 218392(1860)

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