Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 2

Solution: 1. R*3c K-2b 2. N*1d Px1d 3. R-1c+ Kx1c 4. N-2e K-2b 5. +B-3c K-2a 6. N-1c= mate (11 moves) Variations: 1... K2a 2 +B1b K1b 3 N2d! K2b 4 B1a K2a 5 R2c+ K1a 6 +R1b mate (koma-amari) 1... K4b 2 N5d K5a 3 +B5b K5b 4 N6d K6a 5 G6b mate 1... K4a 2 +B5b K5b 3 N6d K6a 4 N7c K6b 5 G6a! mate

Correct Solvers Takako Noda Japan Eric Cheymol France Tony Salvaggione USA Honorable Mention Kai Wan Leung Hong Kong