Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 10

Solution: 1. B-1c+ Kx1c 2. R*1e K-2c 3. R*2b Kx2b 4. R-1b+ K-3a 5. G*4b +Bx4b 6. +R-2a mate (11 moves) Alternate Solution (Hendo): 2... G*1d 3. R*1b K-2c 4. G*2b K-3d 5. R1bx1d+ P*2d 6. G*3e mate (11 moves). Congratulations to Mike Facer who sent in both solutions. Variations: 1... K3b 2 R*1b! mates quickly. 2... P*1d 3 R*1b K2c 4 G*2d Kx2d 5 Rb1d+ mate (koma-amari) Diversion: 1 R*2b Kx2b 2 R*1b K3a escapes mate.

Correct Solvers Eric Cheymol France Michael Facer USA Reijer Grimbergen Japan