This Problem is mentioned at the beginning at Through the Looking Glass and is a guiding narrative structure for the plot. Because of metaphorical and narrative reasons White Pawn (Alice) is to move first [thus (due to Alice's naivety) 1. Ng3+ can't be played]. Try to find a correct solution. Mate in 9. Note: There are multiple lines to mate.
Black to move?
No saccing Alice? :o
1.d3+ Kxd3 2. Qa3+ Kd2 3.Qb2+ Kd3 4. Qd4+ Kc2 5. Ne3+ Qxe3 6.Qxe3 Ne7+ 7.Kb5 Nd5 8. Rf2+ Kd1 9. Qd2#
Join Chess.com for free to add your comment! Already a member? Then login now to comment.