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9th March 2010, 02:42pm

by zankfrappa
Virginia United States

Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 5735

This is a famous puzzle composed by Sam Loyd as a bet with his friend.

White to move and mate in 5 with THE LEAST LIKELY PIECE OR PAWN TO USE.

Can you find the mate?

9th March 2010, 02:44pm

by zankfrappa
Virginia United States

Member Since: Nov 2008
Member Points: 5735

Also, on move #4 black can play any other move instead of f5 and it won't matter.

Furthermore, white can mate with a bishop instead of a queen.

9th March 2010, 10:31pm

by fubbyquacker
london United Kingdom

Member Since: Jan 2010
Member Points: 3

why does the rook move so white can take it?

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