Chessproblem


H. Lommer, Szachy 1968

White wins the queen or mates in 5.
White to begin.


     q

   Q   R
 K   k r
P P

 n
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Solution:
1. Ke3+! Kb3 2. Rxh5! Qxf7 3. Rb5+ and now:
3. ......, Ka4 4. Nxc3#
3. ......, Kc4 4. Nxa3#
3. ......, Ka2 4. Nxc3+ Ka1 5. Rb1#
3. ......, Kc2 4. Nxa3+ Kc1 5. Rb1#




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