MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 68661 (2Bk4/4Np2/5N2/3K4/8/1P4B1/8/3R4 w - - 0 1)

Campbell, Joseph Graham

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Staunton), 1862

2Bk4/4Np2/5N2/3K4/8/1P4B1/8/3R4

#3

7 + 2

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Bc7+?
      • 1...Kxe7
        • 2.Rg1
          • 2...Kxf6
            • 3.Bd8#
          • 2...Kf8
            • 3.Bd6#
      • 1...Kxc7!
    • 1.Be6?
      • threat
        • 2.Sc6#
      • 1...fxe6+
        • 2.Kxe6#
      • 1...Kxe7!
  • Keys
    • 1.Rg1!
      • 1...Kxe7
        • 2.Bc7
          • 2...Kxf6
            • 3.Bd8#
          • 2...Kf8
            • 3.Bd6#

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