Tsumeshogi Challenge Problems 1 through 20

Problem 1

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 2

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Horse and knight combination.

Solution


Problem 3

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 4

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 5

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 6

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Save the Gold for last.

Solution


Problem 7

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Sacrifice both Bishops.

Solution


Problem 8

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Attacker's 3rd move is very strong.

Solution


Problem 9

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 10

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Mate the King at 3a.

Solution


Problem 11

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Don't let the King escape up the board.

Solution


Problem 12

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Arrange to drop a knight at a vital spot.

Solution


Problem 13

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 14

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Mate with two major pieces.

Solution


Problem 15

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 16

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 17

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution


Problem 18

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Sacrifice to open a line for the Horse.

Solution


Problem 19

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Hint: Don't let the King escape upwards.

Solution


Problem 20

Composed by Hiroshi Homma (5-dan).

Solution

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