MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 242560 (8/3K4/3p4/3k3B/2NpN3/3p4/3B4/8 w - - 0 1)

Wescott, JH

Canadian Illustrated News, 1873

(First published on Sat Dec 27 1873)

8/3K4/3p4/3k3B/2NpN3/3p4/3B4/8

#3

5 + 4

6490 yacpdb 2021

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Sets
    • 1...Kxe4
      • 2.Ke6
        • 2...d5
          • 3.Sd6#
  • Tries
    • 1.Bg4?
      • 1...Kxe4
        • 2.Ke6
          • 2...d5
            • 3.Sd6#
      • 1...Kxc4!
  • Keys
    • 1.Bd1!
      • 1...Kxc4
        • 2.Kc6
          • 2...d5
            • 3.Sd6#
      • 1...Kxe4
        • 2.Ke6
          • 2...d5
            • 3.Sd6#

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