Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 16

Solution: 1. R*2a Kx2a
2. S-3a+ K-2b
3. B-3b+ K-1b
4. G*1a Kx1a
5. +B-2a mate (9 moves)

    Variations:
  • 2... +Bx3a 3 G*1b mate (5 moves)
  • 2... Kx3a 3 G*3b mate (5 moves)
  • 3... K-1a 4 +B-2a mate (7 moves, koma-amari)

Correct Solvers

Matt Casters       Belgium
Philippe Tran      France
Eric Cheymol       France
Kai Wan Leung      Hong Kong
Tony Salvaggione   USA
Lawrence Chai      Singapore

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97 May 7

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