No.1438 Linden Lyons (Australia)
Original Fairy problems JF-2019/II :
Definition:
Grasshopper(G) : Moves along Q-lines over another unit of either color to the square immediately beyond that unit. A capture may be made on arrival, but the hurdle is not affected.
No.1438 Linden Lyons Australia original – 10.09.2019
Solutions: (click to show/hide)
white Pg5d2g6c5d6 Ka1 Be1 Gd5b3 Rh2
black Pc2 Kc1 Se4
=2 (10+3)
1...Se4-c3
2.d2*c3 =
1.Rh2-g2 ? zugzwang.
1...Se4*g5
2.Rg2*g5 =
but
1...Se4*c5 !
1.d2-d4 ? zugzwang.
1...Se4-c3
2.Be1*c3 =
1...Se4*c5
2.d4*c5 =
but
1...Se4*g5 !
1.Gb3-e6 ! zugzwang.
1...Se4-c3
2.Ge6-c4 =
1...Se4*c5
2.Ge6-c6 =
1...Se4*d6
2.c5*d6 =
1...Se4-f6
2.g5*f6 =
1...Se4*g5
2.Ge6-h6 =
1...Se4-g3
2.Be1*g3 =
1...Se4-f2
2.Rh2*f2 =
1...Se4*d2
2.Rh2*d2 = {
(C+ by Popeye 4.83) }
Six capture variations reduces the quality.
Sorry only five captures! Nice change for 1…Sc3.
A very nice changed mate, with the wPd2 having to remain there as a hurdle.