Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 28

Solution: 1. S5a-4b= Kx2b
2. B*3a K-2c
3. N*3e Px3e
4. S-3c+ Kx3c
5. S*3d K-4d
6. B-2b+ mate (11 moves)

    Variations:
  • 2... K-1b 3. S*1c K-2c 4. B-2b+ mate (7 moves, koma-amari)
  • 2... K-2c 3. S*2b K-1b 4. S-1c+ K-2a 5. +S-2b mate (9 moves, koma-amari)
  • 3... K-1b 4. S*1c K-2a 5. B-2b+ mate (9 moves)

Correct Solvers

Kai Wan Leung       Hong Kong
Lawrence Chai       Singapore
Kees Wiebering      Netherlands
Mike Facer          USA
Reijer Grimbergen   Japan
Eric Cheymol        France

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97 June 26

Patrick Davin
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