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PID: 12783 (2B5/8/8/3k2B1/1K1Np3/8/2P2P2/8 w - - 0 1)

Duffy, Patrick Thomas

The Westminster Papers, 1871

2B5/8/8/3k2B1/1K1Np3/8/2P2P2/8

#3

6 + 2

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Bb7+?
      • 1...Ke5
        • 2.Kc5
          • 2...e3
            • 3.f4#
      • 1...Kd6!
  • Keys
    • 1.Bf4!
      • threat
        • 2.c3
          • 2...e3
            • 3.Bb7#
      • 1...Kxd4
        • 2.Bb7
          • 2...e3
            • 3.fxe3#
      • 1...e3
        • 2.Bb7+
          • 2...Kxd4
            • 3.fxe3#
        • 2.fxe3
          • 2...Ke4
            • 3.Bb7#

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