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Issue 20 (28 November 07)
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Puzzle #39

White to mate in 5 moves.  

Puzzle #40

Black to play and win. 

Solutions are given below.  

 

Solutions (for issue #20):  Puzzle #39 1.h8(=N) b5 2.Bh7 b4 3.Ng6 Kxc2 4.Nf4+ Kc1 [4...Rd3 5.Bxd3#] 5.Ne2# 1–0  Composer: Meynsbrughenand Puzzle #40 1.....Kh5  0 - 1  {2.Qxf6 h1(=N)++ or 2. Qg2 delays it.] Yates - Alekhine 1927

Last updated 28 November 2007