Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 60

Solution: 1. R*1d K-2b 2. N*3d K-3b 3. B-3a+ K-3c 4. G*4c Kx4c 5. N-4b+ K-3c 6. +B-3b mate (11 moves) Variations: 1... Kx1d 2. G*1e K-1c 3. B-3a+ L*2b 4. N*2e mate (7 moves) 3... K-4c 4. N-4b+ K-3c 5. +B-3b mate (9 moves, koma-amari) Tries: 1. N*2e K-2b escapes. 1. R*1e K-2b escapes. The drop 4.G*4c is a very nice hidden key move, so far from the king in the initial diagram. - EC

Correct Solvers Reijer Grimbergen Japan Eric Cheymol France Mike Facer USA Randal Andrews USA Kai Wan Leung Hong Kong Tan Teng Chuan Singapore Frederic Pottier France