MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 44958 (8/5p2/2p5/2p2kpK/2R1p1N1/3NP3/2P5/5B2 w - - 0 1)

Bullock, HB

Illustrated London News, 1847

8/5p2/2p5/2p2kpK/2R1p1N1/3NP3/2P5/5B2

#4

7 + 6

4761 200 Perplexing Chess Puzzles 1997

SOLUTION

  • COOKED
  • Keys
    • 1.Sxc5!
      • 1...f6
        • 2.Bd3
          • 2...exd3
            • 3.Rf4+
              • 3...gxf4
                • 4.e4#
            • 3.Re4
              • threat
                • 4.Sh6#
    • 1.Rxe4!
      • threat
        • 2.Re5#
      • 1...Kxe4
        • 2.Bg2+
          • 2...Kf5
            • 3.Sxc5
              • 3...f6
                • 4.Be4#

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