MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 69523 (8/Q7/1B6/3pp1K1/2bNk3/3p4/8/8 w - - 0 1)

CW of Sunbury (Charles White)

The Chess Player's Chronicle (Sampson), 1877

8/Q7/1B6/3pp1K1/2bNk3/3p4/8/8

#3

4 + 5

SOLUTION

  • SOUND
  • Tries
    • 1.Qf7?
      • threat
        • 2.Qf3#
      • 1...exd4
        • 2.Qf4#
      • 1...Ke3!
  • Keys
    • 1.Qa1!
      • threat
        • 2.Qe1#
      • 1...exd4
        • 2.Qxd4+
          • 2...Kf3
            • 3.Qg4#
      • 1...d2
        • 2.Qh1+
          • 2...Kd3
            • 3.Qf3#
          • 2...Ke3
            • 3.Qf3#

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