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rho

It's a puzzle I made, and I thought it would be interesting enough.

Grakovsky

After 3... Ka7 White should play Kc6 and it's mate in 2: 3... Ka7 Kc6 4. Ka8 c8Q+ 5. Ka7 Qb7#

rho

Ah, I see. I guess I was just trying too hard... is there any way that changing to a Rook or Bishop is actually useful to prevent stalemating the opponent?

KeyserJr

yes there is

mervince
Grakovsky wrote:

After 3... Ka7 White should play Kc6 and it's mate in 2: 3... Ka7 Kc6 4. Ka8 c8Q+ 5. Ka7 Qb7#


yes that is right

oinquarki

Nice puzzle. My only mistake was instinctively promoting to a queen without noticing the stalemate. Good job!

Wilio

Cool puzzle. Didn't notice the stalemate.