No.288. It is indeed a delightful problem, showing a complicated pattern with impeccable logic! Studying why each white mate works…
On The AWARD – JF-2013/I
Good problem showing AUW. Pity the initial moves had to be checks. I dont however understand "1....Se8 ~ #". Is…
On No.336 (FS)
Circe is used in firsts solutions to prevent capture of the mating piece by the black KoBul King.
On No.334 (PT)
Thanks Juraj Brabec for such a quick award. (I know how difficult it is to decide, it took me three…
On Preliminary Award JF-2013-I
Dear Pierre and Dmitri, thank you very much for the dedication and congratulations for your prize in such a strong…
On Preliminary Award JF-2013-I
No.334 The problem shows two good matched pairs of solutions involving complex theme. As usual Pierre's imagination in T&M is…
On No.334 (PT)
Yes, on one hand it should exists even more complicated situations where the status of some move depends on more…
On The back-home fairy condition Nicolas Dupont
Dear Georgy and Nicolas, thanks for your patience. The legality of 3 extra half-moves decides about the stalemate, even the…
On The back-home fairy condition Nicolas Dupont
No, these are not stalemates: After 4. deB(or Q) white have to play Kg4, followed by 5. B(Q) d2
On The back-home fairy condition Nicolas Dupont
Yes, without WinChloe it is difficult to manage back-home traps! I hope that Popeye will soon be able to handle…
On The back-home fairy condition Nicolas Dupont
