Tsumeshogi Challenge

Solution to Problem 78

Solution: 1. +R-4d P*3d
2. +Rx3d K-1c
3. R-1e K-2b
4. P*2c K-2a
5. R-1a+ Kx1a
6. +R-3a K-1b
7. +R-2b mate (13 moves)

    Variations:
  • 1... K-1c 2. R-3c+ K-1b 3. +R-1d K-2a 4. +R1d-2c K-1a
    5. +R3c-2b mate (9 moves)
  • 1... N*3d 2. +Rx3d K-1c 3. R-1e K-2b 4. N*1d K-1c
    5. +R-3c X*2c 6. N-2b+ X*1d 7. +Nx2c mate (13 moves, koma-amari)

Correct Solvers

Ralf Lundberg             Sweden
Eric Cheymol              France
Reijer Grimbergen         Japan
Victor Contoski           USA
Tony Salvaggione          USA

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98 January 28

Patrick Davin
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