A Chaturanga Problem by Bas de Haas: A Hint and Solution

Hints

• Assume that the kings were not in check yet. So, they still have the possibility to make a move like a knight.
• The general moves one square diagonally
• The pawns have no double move

Solution

The king cannot move to c7 or e7, as the white king can move like a knight, and thus checks these two fields.

1. ..., b6 gives 2. K c6 mate
1. ..., e6 gives 2. K e6 mate

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White to mate in two moves Rules of Chaturanga White: King d6; General c8; Pawn d7 Black: King d8; Pawn b7 and d7 Bas de Haas, Schaakkoerier, 2013.

• The problem.

After 1. K d5, we have the position: