Fairy chess problem. Daniel W. VanArsdale 8/2017 & 10/2024
Mate in three. (8+3) Cannons
(paos) on a4, g1, h1.
Solution.
1. C-a1 CxC Any other move by black leads to an immediate check mate.
2. C-b1 CxPa7 Black's only move.
3. P-b7 Checkmate
1. C-g3? C-a5! 1. C-g4? C-a5!
1. C-g5? C-a6
1. C-g8? C-h4
2. C-a3 C-a6 2. C-h8 C-g5
2. C-h8 CxPc6
2. K-c7 C-h8!
(2. C- a5
stalemates)
(C-R1)
Called by: Chess with Chinese Pieces.
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