Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 26

Solution: 1. G*2c Rx2c
2. R-3b+ Bx3b
3. G*2b Kx2b
4. +Px3b K-1b
5. B*2a Rx2a
6. B-3d+ R-2c
7. N*2d (13 moves)

    Variations:
  • 1... Kx2c 2. G*3c K-1b 3. Gx2b Kx2b 4. B-2a+ K-2c 5. R*2d mate (9 moves, koma-amari)
  • 2... G*2b 3. +Rx2c Kx2c 4. G*3d K-1b 5. N*2d mate (9 moves, koma-amari)
  • 3... Rx2b 4. B-3d+ R-2c 5. N*2d K-2b 6. +P-3b mate (11 moves, koma-amari)

    Diversion:
  • 4. B-3b+ K-1b
    • 5. +B-2a Rx2a 6. B*3d K-2b or
    • 5. B*2a Rx2a 6. +Bx2a K-2c escapes.

Correct Solvers

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

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97 June 18

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