MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 68655 (4R3/b7/2RP4/5pN1/P4Kp1/3p2B1/3Np1k1/Q7 w - - 0 1)

Carey, JH

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Staunton), 1862

4R3/b7/2RP4/5pN1/P4Kp1/3p2B1/3Np1k1/Q7

#4

9 + 6

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Keys
    • 1.Rb6!
      • threat
        • 2.Qh8
          • threat
            • 3.Qh2#
          • 2...Kg1
            • 3.Qh2#
      • 1...Bxb6
        • 2.Qh8
          • threat
            • 3.Qh2#
          • 2...Be3+
            • 3.Rxe3
              • threat
                • 4.Qh2#
              • 3...Kg1
                • 4.Qh2#
          • 2...Bg1
            • 3.Rxe2+
              • 3...Bf2
                • 4.Qh2#
              • 3...dxe2
                • 4.Qa8#
      • 1...Bb8
        • 2.Qh8
          • threat
            • 3.Qh2#
          • 2...Bxd6+
            • 3.Rxd6
              • threat
                • 4.Qh2#
              • 3...Kg1
                • 4.Qh2#

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