Original Fairy problems
JF-2023:
01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
☝ Definitions
No. 1769 Kjell Widlert
Sweden
original - 22.10.2023
white Kh8 Sc4 Pd2
black Kd3 Pa2 Pg3
neutral Rc2
h#4 3+3+1
Neutral Rc2
Neutral Rc2
Solution: (click to show/hide)
Witty trick with the “neutral” rook that after the first half-move entirely forgets about its neutrality, playing only for White. Without that half-move the idea is already shown with normal force and just 4 pieces – see PDB P0545309.