Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 14

Solution: 1. +B-3e N*2d 2. +Bx2d K-1b 3. +B-1c K-1a 4. N*2c Px2c 5. S-2a+ Kx2a 6. R-3a+ mate (11 moves) Variations: 1... K1b 2 R1d mate (3 moves) 1... S*2d 2 +Bx2d K1b 3 S*2c K1a 4 Sx2b+ Kx2b 5 +B2c K1a 6 R1d mate (11 moves, koma-amari) 3... Kx1c 4 N*2e K1b 5 R1d mate (9 moves) Diversion: 1 R3c+ K1d escapes.

Correct Solvers Michael Facer USA Reijer Grimbergen Japan Eric Cheymol France Kai Wan Leung Hong Kong Matt Casters Belgium