MESON Chess Problem Database

Problem Display
PID: 20589 (8/3R4/8/K1k5/4Pp2/P1N2P2/8/8 w - - 0 1)

Martin, Johann

International Chess Magazine, 1886

8/3R4/8/K1k5/4Pp2/P1N2P2/8/8

#5

6 + 2

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Keys
    • 1.Rd2!
      • 1...Kc4
        • 2.Sa4
          • 2...Kb3
            • 3.Kb5
              • 3...Kxa3
                • 4.Kc4
                  • 4...Kxa4
                    • 5.Ra2#
      • 1...Kc6
        • 2.Sb5
          • threat
            • 3.Ka6
              • 3...Kc5
                • 4.Rc2#
          • 2...Kb7
            • 3.Rd8
              • 3...Kc6
                • 4.Ka6
                  • 4...Kc5
                    • 5.Rc8#

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