MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 68570 (7q/7p/1R1N1rpk/5p1p/8/r1n5/p7/K2Q3R w - - 0 1)

Pierce, William Timbrell

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Staunton), 1861

7q/7p/1R1N1rpk/5p1p/8/r1n5/p7/K2Q3R

#4

5 + 10

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Keys
    • 1.Qxh5+!
      • 1...Kg7
        • 2.Qh6+
          • 2...Kg8
            • 3.Rb8+
              • 3...Rf8
                • 4.Rxf8#
                • 4.Qxf8#
      • 1...gxh5
        • 2.Rg1
          • threat
            • 3.Sxf5#
            • 3.Sf7#
          • 2...Rxd6
            • 3.Rxd6+
              • 3...Qf6
                • 4.Rxf6#
          • 2...h4
            • 3.Sf7+
              • 3...Kh5
                • 4.Rg5#

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