Fairy Chess Problem - Solution. Diagram 10.
Linked to from Chess with Chinese Pieces.
Daniel W. VanArsdale, 9/22/2005
Vao f2. Promote to any orthodox or Chinese piece.
Vao = V, Leo = L, Cannon = C, Knight = S.
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(1) Mate in
three. Diagram. (5+3)
1. a8 (L) threat 2. La8-a7 mate or 2. La8-a1.
1.
...
Sf6-d5 or e4
2. Bf3 x S
1.
...
Sf6-g4
2. Vf2-b6 (or c5, d4)
1. a8 (Q)?
Sf6-g4!
2.
Bf3-h1
Sg4-e3
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[1. P-R8 (L)]
(2) Mate in three. Move Black Pawn h6 to d6. (5+3)
1. a8 (Q) zugzwang
1.
...
d5
2. Qa8-b8
1.
...
Sf6-e8
2. Qa8 x e8
1.
...
Sf6-other
2. Qa8-g8
1. a8
(Leo)?
Sf6-d5!
2.
La8-a1
Sd5-e3
[P-R8 (Q)]
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(3)
Mate in three. Remove Black Pawn. (5+2)
1. a8
(S)!
any
2. Vf2-a7
any
3. Sa8-b6 mate.
1. a8 (Q)?
Sf6-g4!
1. a8 (Leo)? Sf6-d5!
1. a8 (Mao)? and after 2. Vf2-a7 White can not play 3. Mao-b6.
[P-R8 (N)]
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