Chessproblem


W. and M. Platov, 1909.

White wins. White to move.



    B  p

   p   P

   Pk K
p
      N

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Solution:

1. Bf6 d4 2. Ne2!! a1=Q 3. Nc1!!
not winning is: 3. Bxd4+ Qxd4
4. Nxd4 Kxd4 5. Kg4 Kxd3 6. Kg5 Ke4 7. Kh6 Kf5 8. Kxh7 Kf6! draw.

3. ......., Qa5
the only move, 3. ...., h6? 4. Be5!
4. Bxd4+! Kxd4 5. Nb3+ and the white pawn wins.


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