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PID: 154116 (6N1/1rpB4/3p2p1/4p2k/4P2p/8/6PK/6N1 w - - 0 1)

Calvi, Ignazio

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Staunton), 1847

(First published on Sat Aug 21 1847)

6N1/1rpB4/3p2p1/4p2k/4P2p/8/6PK/6N1

#3

6 + 7

14986 White-Hume Collection 2015

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Bg4+?
      • 1...Kg5
        • 2.Sh3+
          • 2...Kxg4
            • 3.Sf6#
      • 1...Kxg4!
    • 1.g4+?
      • 1...Kg5
        • 2.Sh3#
      • 1...hxg4 ep+!
  • Keys
    • 1.Sh3!
      • threat
        • 2.Bg4+
          • 2...Kxg4
            • 3.Sf6#
      • 1...g5
        • 2.Be8+
          • 2...Kg4
            • 3.Sf6#
            • 3.Sh6#

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