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PID: 69654 (6bb/5n2/3pk3/4pN2/K2p3B/3Q1B2/8/8 w - - 0 1)

McArthur, Sgt Maj William

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Sampson), 1877

6bb/5n2/3pk3/4pN2/K2p3B/3Q1B2/8/8

#3

5 + 7

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Sxd4+?
      • 1...Kd7
        • 2.Qb5+
          • 2...Kc7
            • 3.Qb7#
          • 2...Kc8
            • 3.Qb7#
      • 1...exd4!
    • 1.Sg7+?
      • 1...Kd7
        • 2.Qb5+
          • 2...Kc7
            • 3.Qb7#
          • 2...Kc8
            • 3.Qb7#
      • 1...Bxg7!
    • 1.Qc4+?
      • 1...Kd7
        • 2.Qc6+
          • 2...Ke6
            • 3.Qc8#
      • 1...Kxf5!
  • Keys
    • 1.Bd5+!
      • 1...Kxd5
        • 2.Se7+
          • 2...Kc5
            • 3.Qb5#
          • 2...Ke6
            • 3.Qf5#
            • 3.Qh3#
      • 1...Kd7
        • 2.Qb5+
          • 2...Kc7
            • 3.Qb7#
          • 2...Kc8
            • 3.Qb7#

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