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PID: 207893 (1rb5/2N3p1/4R1K1/1p2P1B1/4k3/7R/B7/8 w - - 0 1)

Walton, FW

The Observer, 1955

(First published on Sun Jan 23 1955)

1rb5/2N3p1/4R1K1/1p2P1B1/4k3/7R/B7/8

#3

7 + 5

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SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Sets
    • 1...Bxe6
      • 2.Re3+
        • 2...Kd4
          • 3.Sxe6#
    • 1...Bb7
      • 2.Sxb5
        • threat
          • 3.Re3#
  • Keys
    • 1.Ra3!
      • threat
        • 2.Bd5+
          • 2...Kd4
            • 3.Be3#
      • 1...Kd4
        • 2.Be3+
          • 2...Ke4
            • 3.Bd5#
      • 1...Bxe6
        • 2.Re3+
          • 2...Kd4
            • 3.Sxe6#
      • 1...Bb7
        • 2.Sxb5
          • threat
            • 3.Re3#

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