Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 24

Solution: 1. B-4c+ K-3a 2. N*2c +Rx2c 3. +B-2a +Rx2a 4. +R-3c +R-3b 5. N*2c K-2a 6. L-1a+ mate (11 moves) Variations: 1... K-2c 2. N*3e K-2d 3. +R-4d mate (5 moves, koma-amari) 3... Kx2a 4. +Rx2c X*2b 5. R*1a mate (9 moves, koma-amari) Diversions: 1. N*4d K-3a escapes. 1. N*2d +Rx2d escapes.

Correct Solvers Reijer Grimbergen Japan Kees Wiebering Netherlands Eric Cheymol France Vic Contoski USA Kai Wan Leung Hong Kong Alexei USA Jochum Dreschler Germany Bruce C Wright USA Mike Facer USA Lawrence Chai Singapore