An extraordinary problem! The analysis gives an extraordinary pleasure, after revealing much more of beautiful virtual content then it is…
On No.597 (FP&DM)
Julia, occasional attempts in the direct and selfmate genres could make a great benefit for understanding the common essence of…
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Actually it quite easy to compose direct mates (also self-mates). Reflexmate in two moves are actually similar to helpmates --…
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Nice active nightriders! Part (b) is more a "distant cousin" than a twin ! 🙂
On No.596 (DN)
No.597 Franz Pachl & Dieter Müller A very interesting formation of indirect white batteries (S/R and S/B) with rich additional…
On No.597 (FP&DM)
Neat idea of anticipatory protection to the mating piece! Wish the twin could have been avoided.
On No.595 (GG)
Well, No.3 is a nice idea, but if neutral pieces are used as a tool to achieve the complexity, then…
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I congratulate Julia with this small but wonderful collection! About No.1. This problem has an interesting history! A few days…
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Yes W2 is not very attractive. However, I am more sorry for unused pawn f6 in the first solution. I…
On No.593 (KP&EM)
Laco, I was able to look at your suggestion briefly, but carefully. Changing the mating piece to an Andernach Lion…
On No.593 (KP&EM)
