MESON Chess Problem Database

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PID: 227934 (8/8/1k2p3/8/B1Q1K3/1p6/8/1R6 w - - 0 1)

Lipton, Michael

Comm., Deutsche Schachzeitung, 1988

8/8/1k2p3/8/B1Q1K3/1p6/8/1R6

#2

4 + 3

15148 Sadier Collection 2020
5454 Near Snap 2021
  • SOUND
  • Sets
    • 1...Ka5
      • 2.Qb5#
  • Tries
    • 1.Rxb3+?
      • 1...Ka5
        • 2.Qb5#
      • 1...Ka7!
    • 1.Qc6+?
      • 1...Ka5
        • 2.Qb5#
      • 1...Ka7!
  • Keys
    • 1.Qxb3+!
      • 1...Ka5
        • 2.Qb5#
      • 1...Kc5
        • 2.Qb4#
      • 1...Ka6
        • 2.Qb6#
      • 1...Ka7
        • 2.Qb7#
      • 1...Kc7
        • 2.Qb8#

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