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Black and White

glass chess problem

By F.G. Glass, 1903. White to mate in four moves. (Easier than it sounds.)

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If the white king just circles the pawn, all Black’s moves are forced:

1. Kf1 Kd2 2. Kf2 Kd1 3. Ke3 Ke1 4. Rc1#

August 15, 2020August 14, 2020 | Puzzles

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