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