This really is a beautiful problem. I haven't wanted to comment on this until now in order to take the…
Interesting how Black is forced to block 4+1 squares around his king, to allow the selfmate. I assume the computer…
Thanks Nikola for the supportive comments for using Madrasi. I usually avoid unused pieces even if they are black. However,…
Georgy's example shows an idea of a perfect mechanism of medium complexity. T&M condition might be justified as necessary for…
I don't want to argue whether Madrasi condition is justified or not. But as Seetharaman pointed out the main attraction…
hm...... The mates are there. But I think main attraction of the matrix is the doubled release of paralysis.
Madrasi condition is used to force white grimshaw at d5. Neat! But it is a weakness that the mates will…
It was very funny. I was totally unaware that Mr. Petko had already made the full cycle version. Only today…
That is the different between a talented composer and the champion Petkov. 🙂
Great innovation Petkov.. beautiful mates and a complete cycle. Perfect finish for a wonderful effort by Julia!