Die Schwalbe

354 problem(s) found in 7282 milliseconds (displaying 100 problem(s)). [COMMENTDATE>=20200919 AND NOT K='Hilfsrückzüger' AND NOT K='En passant' AND K='Hineinziehungsopfer'] [download as LaTeX]

1 - P0500984
Herbert Grasemann
Deutsche Schachblätter 1950
Dem deutschen Schachmeister, -schriftsteller und Problemfreund Kurt Richter zum 50. Geburtstag gewidmet
2. Preis

Informal-Ringturnier Schwalbe
5. Preis
P0500984
(4+8) C+
#6
1. Dh3+! Ke2 2. Df1+ Kxf1 3. Lh3+ Ke2 4. Lf1+ Kxf1 5. Sf5! Ta2 6. Sg3#
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Figuren-Kranz 3×3 d1f3
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Keywords: Checking key, Drag-in sacrifice (D, L), Opferminimal, Model mate
Genre: n#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: Gustav 4.1d
FEN: 8/8/8/5B2/6QN/3prp2/3r1p2/3bbk1K
Reprints: Schach-Echo , p. 223, 1955
206 Volksstimme (Chemnitz) 15/09/1962
50 Schach ohne Partner [Grasemann] , p. 56, 1977
289 Rätselvolle Schachaufgaben , p. 154, 1980
300a Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 75, 1982
66 feenschach VIII 1983
63 Logische Phantasien 1986
Schachsport (LVOOe) 17 03/02/1989
23 Das Schwalbe-Treffen 1990 in Lüneburg (W.E. Kuhn) , p. 26, 1990
075 Kegelschach [Ebert u. Wolfenter] 1997
Die Schwalbe 176 1999
Schach VII, p. 76, 1999
1019 Minimalkunst im Schach 2006
VIII Die Schwalbe 225, p. 137, 2007
Die Schwalbe , p. 506, 06/2008
Input: Gerd Wilts, 1996-06-06
Last update: Gunter Jordan, 2024-01-17 more...
2 - P1018340
Frank Janet
British Chess Magazine 09/1918
nach Samuel Loyd
P1018340
(6+5) C+
#2
1. Lf8! droht 2. Da1#
1. ... Lxb2 2. Lxh6#
1. ... Kxb2 2. Da3#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (3173), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung, Line opening (Schlüssel)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 8/1K4b1/2p4q/5B2/Q7/B7/1R2P3/2k1n3
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
58 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 47, 1965
2345 Chess Problems 1997
42 Encyclopedia of Chess Problems , p. 23, 2012
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-14 more...
3 - P1020064
E. B. Greenshields
31 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 33, 1890
P1020064
(11+4)
#2
1. Db7! Kxf5 2. Db1#
1. ... Kf7 2. Sf4#
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Henrik Juel: dual 1.... Kf7 2.Sf4,Sf8# (2024-02-18)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (4904), Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice key, discovered checkmate, pin-mate, Pinning (Schlüssel), Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 2#
FEN: 3R3K/4n3/4NPk1/5RPp/3P3p/7P/B2P2Q1/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-18 more...
4 - P1020253
M.J. Murphy
72 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 74, 1890
P1020253
(8+4) C+
#2
1. Tf5!
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5096), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: b1B2R2/8/4N3/6pP/2p1k3/2B3P1/3P4/3K4
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-25 more...
5 - P1020261
James Ephraim Narraway
125 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 127, 1890
P1020261
(10+4) C+
#2
1. Ta8! Kc6 2. La4#
1. ... Kxe6 2. Lg4#
1. ... Sc6 2. Sf8#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5104), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal, Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 1n6/Rp1k2K1/pP1PN3/P1P5/3R1P2/8/8/3B4
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-27 more...
6 - P1020264
James Ephraim Narraway
124 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 126, 1890
P1020264
(5+5) C+
#2
1. Sf4! droht 2. Sg6#
1. ... Kxf4 2. Lg3#
1. ... Lxf4 2. Lf6#
1. ... Dxf4 2. Tc5#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5107), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 8/5K2/8/3Nkpb1/6pB/3Q4/2R5/2q5
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-27 more...
7 - P1020288
William E. Perry
91 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 93, 1890
P1020288
(10+5) C+
#2
1. Tc8! Sxf1,Sh1 2. Dxg8#
1. ... Sg1,Se1 2. Te8#
1. ... Sxe5 2. Tf6#
1. ... Kxd5 2. Da2#
1. ... Lh7,Lf7 2. Lf7#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5131), Zugzwang-Goal, Line opening, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 6bB/3p4/3Nk3/K2NP2B/2R5/2P2nn1/6Q1/5R2
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-26 more...
8 - P1020291
William E. Perry
89 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 91, 1890
P1020291
(8+4) C+
#2
1. Db8! Txd3 2. Df4#
1. ... Sxe1 2. De5#
1. ... Kxe3 2. De5#
1. ... Kc3 2. Db2#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5134), Edge to edge (Schlüssel), Zugzwang-Goal, pin-mate, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 6K1/8/6B1/2p5/2Pk4/3NNn1R/3r3Q/4B3
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-27 more...
9 - P1020309
Charles Planck

P1020309
(8+7) C+
#2
1. Dg3! fxg3 2. Txe4#
1. ... Kxe3 2. Lc5#
1. ... e5 2. Sf5#
1. ... fxe3 2. Dd6#
1. ... exf3 2. Dxf4#
1. ... Ke5 2. Dg7#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5152), Zugzwang-Goal, Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice of white pieces (D, S), Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 6B1/8/4p3/7p/2pkpp1R/B1p1NP2/2P5/3K2Q1
Reprints: 252 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 216, 1887
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-27 more...
10 - P1020391
Charles Francis Stubbs

P1020391
(9+6) C+
#2
1. Sxd4! Sh8,Sh6 2. Dd6#
1. ... Ta1,Ta8 2. Db6#
1. ... Txc6 2. Sb3#
1. ... Kxd4 2. Lf2#
1. ... c2 2. Db4#
1. ... e3 2. Db5#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5234), Capture key, Flight giving sacrifice key, Zugzwang-Goal, Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice, pin-mate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 1QN5/5n2/r1P1B3/2k5/3ppR2/2p5/2N1P3/4B1K1
Reprints: 153 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 155, 1890
28 Chess Problems by C. F. Stubbs 1904
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-01 more...
11 - P1020392
Charles Francis Stubbs

P1020392
(10+9) C+
#2
1. Se6! droht 2. Sc7#
1. ... Kxe6 2. Dc4#
1. ... Lxe6 2. De4#
1. ... Txe6 2. Dd4#
1. ... dxe6 2. Lc6#
1. ... Le4 2. Dxe4#
1. ... Sb3+ 2. Lxb3#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5235), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, pin-mate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 3N3B/3pp3/R2p1r2/P2k1b2/BP3Qp1/3N1P2/2p5/n1K5
Reprints: 142 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 144, 1890
2 Chess Problems by C. F. Stubbs 1904
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-01 more...
12 - P1020497
Edward John Winter-Wood
The Chess Bouquet 18987
P1020497
(11+4) C+
#2
1. De2! Kxg6 2. De4#
1. ... Dxf3 2. Tg5#
1. ... Dxg6,Dh4,Dg2,Dg1 2. Sh4#
1. ... Dxf4 2. Se7#
1. ... Dg4 2. Tf6#
1. ... Sxf3 2. Dd3#
1. ... Sxc2+ 2. Lxc2#
1. ... Sxh7 2. De6#
1. ... Sxg6 2. Ld7#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5340), Zugzwang-Goal, Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung, Sacrifice of white pieces
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 5n2/7R/Q5R1/3N1k2/B2P1P2/5Nq1/2PP4/K3n3
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-23 more...
13 - P1020927
Marian Wrobel
Narodni Politika 1930
1. ehrende Erwähnung
P1020927
(10+11)
#3
1. Ka3! Txf5 2. Se4 Kxe4 3. Dxc4#
1. ... f3 2. Dd2+ exd2 3. e4#
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Henrik Juel: dual 1... Tc8 2.dxc8=D,Se7+ (2024-03-13)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5776), Drag-in sacrifice, Epaulettenmatt, Pawn mate, Line opening, Queen sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: 5r2/1pRP4/pP1P1r1b/2NkpN2/2p2pp1/2Q1p3/1KP1P3/8
Reprints: 749 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 140, 1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-13 more...
14 - P1020929
Johan Axel Akerblom
? 1930
P1020929
(8+5) C+
#3
1. Dc8! droht 2. h4
1. ... Kxg4 2. Dg8+
1. ... Kg5 2. Tg6+ Kxg6 3. Dg8#
1. ... fxg4 2. Df8+ Kg5 3. Df6#
1. ... h4 2. Tf6
1. ... hxg4 2. Dh8 Kg5 3. Dh6#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5778), Epaulettenmatt (dreifach), Sacrifice of white pieces (T, S), Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/8/QK1pR3/3P1p1p/2p2kN1/8/5PPP/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-03-10 more...
15 - P1021080
Franciszek Rduch
Trollhättans Schacksällskap 1934
3. Preis
P1021080
(10+6) C+
#3
1. b3! droht 2. Txf3+ Kxd4 3. Td3#
1. ... Se3 2. Tf5+ Kxd4 3. Le5#
1. ... Lg6 2. Te4+ Kxf6 3. Le5#
1. ... exf6 2. Tg4+ Kd5 3. c4#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5930), Pawn mate, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/3Pp3/1b2PN2/4k2b/1P1N1R1K/5p2/1PP4B/3n4
Reprints: 266 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 59, 1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-19 more...
16 - P1021831
Walter Atkinson
24 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 26, 1890
P1021831
(8+4) C+
#3
1. Sh4! Kxd5 2. Dxc5+ Kxc5 3. Ta5#
1. ... Kf6 2. Kc6
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6686), Drag-in sacrifice, Queen sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/Q1K5/3P4/2pBkN1p/2p5/R1P3P1/8/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-20 more...
17 - P1021870
C. A. Boivin
177 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 179, 1890
P1021870
(7+6) C+
#3
1. Se6! Kxe6 2. f4 d5 3. f5#
1. ... Kc6 2. f4+ d5 3. Sd8#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6725), Flight giving sacrifice key, Pawn mate, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 1B1N4/1R6/3p1P2/2bk2K1/2p5/2p1pP2/6B1/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-24 more...
18 - P1021938

171 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 173, 1890
P1021938
(5+11) C+
#3
1. Se3! Kc3 2. Db4+ Kxb4 3. Sxd5#
1. ... Sxe3 2. Dg7+
1. ... Le1 2. Sf3+
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Als Autor wird genannt: R.P.Fleming, ist in der PDB-Datei nicht gespeichert!
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6793), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 4b3/4Q2n/1K6/3p2p1/p2k2nb/p2p4/3N2Pp/3N4
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-04 more...
19 - P1021944
E. B. Greenshields
42 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 44, 1890
P1021944
(7+2) C+
#3
1. Th5! Kxh5 2. Tg1 fxe5 3. Lf7#
1. ... Kf4 2. Td4+ Kxe5 3. f4#
1. ... fxe5 2. T1h1
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6799), Minimal (b), Flight giving sacrifice key, Pawn mate, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 8/7R/5p2/4PN2/6k1/8/B3KP2/3R4
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-03 more...
20 - P1022045
Charles Francis Stubbs

P1022045
(7+3) C+
#3
1. Se8! Kd5 2. De4+ Kxe4 3. Sf6#
1. ... Kc5 2. De4 Kb6 3. Lg1#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6900), Flight-giving key, Drag-in sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/2N4Q/p1k5/p7/P5P1/2P5/4K2B/8
Reprints: 159 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 161, 1890
71 Chess Problems by C. F. Stubbs 1904
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-29 more...
21 - P1022046
Charles Francis Stubbs

P1022046
(6+2) C+
#3
1. Lb2! Kf4 De3+ Kxe3 3. Lc1#
1. ... Kh6 2. Df6 g3 3. Lc1#
1. ... Kh4 2. De3 g3 3. Df4#
1. ... g3 2. Lc1+
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Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61, except for a mate dual (2024-02-29)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6901), Minimal (b), Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/8/1Q4B1/6k1/6p1/2P5/6P1/B4K2
Reprints: 162 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 164, 1890
74 Chess Problems by C. F. Stubbs 1904
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-29 more...
22 - P1022048
Charles Francis Stubbs

P1022048
(5+4) C+
#3
1. Tc3! b3 2. Dxb8+
1. ... bxc3 2. Dc8
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6903), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: kn5Q/p7/B7/8/1p6/1R6/1P6/7K
Reprints: 165 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 167, 1890
70 Chess Problems by C. F. Stubbs 1904
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-29 more...
23 - P1022049
Charles Francis Stubbs
164 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 166, 1890
P1022049
(7+2)
#3
1. Dxg2! Kf6 2. Dg7+ Kxg7 3. Ld4#
1. ... Kf4 2. Dg4+ Ke5 3. Dd4#
1. ... Kd6 2. Dd2+
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Henrik Juel: duals like 1... Kf6 2.Db2+,Dd2 also (2024-02-29)
Gerald Ettl: Verbesserungsvorschlag:
Q6R/8/1p2P3/1P2kP2/8/7B/5BnP/K7
1.Dxg2!
1.-Kf6 2.Dg7+ Kxg7 3.Ld4#
1.-Kf4 2.Dg4+ Ke5 3.Dd4#
1.-Kd6 2.Dg7 Kd5 3.Dd4# (2024-03-01)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (6904), Minimal (b), Capture key, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: Q6R/8/4P3/4kP2/8/7B/6n1/K5B1
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-29 more...
24 - P1022394
William E. Perry
Brownson's Chess Journal 03/1889
1. Preis
ex aequo
Informalturnier 1888/89
P1022394
(8+6) C+
#2
1. La4! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Kxe3 2. Dg1#
1. ... Kc5 2. Sd7#
1. ... Sxa4,Sc3~ 2. Sd7#
1. ... Sc5 2. Sc2#
1. ... Sa5,Sd6,Sd8 2. Da7#
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Tourney Seven Einsendung No. 27
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7250), Zugzwang-Goal, Figurenopfer (wS), Drag-in sacrifice, Batteriematt diagonal, Block
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/1n4Q1/2B5/3pNP2/1p1kp3/1Rn1N3/7B/4K3
Reprints: 96 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 98, 1890
15 La Presse (Montreal) 28/07/1890
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-25 more...
25 - P1022707
Arthur Ford Mackenzie
Brighton Society 1897-1898
P1022707
(10+8) C+
#2
1. Sf4! droht 2. Se2#
1. ... Kc3 2. Lh7#
1. ... Dxe5 2. Lb1#

1. ... Kxe5 2. Dxg7#
1. ... Sc3 2. Se6#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7564), Flight-giving key, Drag-in sacrifice, Battery mates
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 6Qr/1N4p1/8/q2NP3/npPk4/3B3R/1p3K1B/r2R4
Reprints: 83 Versunkene Schätze , p. 41, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-11 more...
26 - P1024516
Kenneth S. Howard
Western Morning News 07-12/1933
3. ehrende Erwähnung
P1024516
(11+8) C+
#2*
1. De1? Dc8!

* 1. ... Kxe5 2. d4# 1. ... dxe4 2. dxe4#

1. Dg1! Kxe5 2. f4# 1. ... dxe4 2. f3#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (9386), Battery creation, Pawn mate, Drag-in sacrifice, pin-mate, discovered checkmate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 6BB/1q2p3/r4pK1/1R1pP3/3kN2R/2pP4/b1P2P2/3Q4
Reprints: 98 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 57, 1965
501 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 99, 1971
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-27 more...
27 - P1026065
Fritz Emil Giegold
Basler Nachrichten 1975
Lob
P1026065
(11+7) C+
#3
1. c7? Ke5! 1. Lc7? gxh4!

1. Ta8! gxh4 2. Tg7 Kxg7 3. Le5#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (10944), ambush key (T-L), Drag-in sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal, Model mate
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61 C+ Popeye 4.61
FEN: 1B4B1/1R6/2P2k1p/1p4pP/1p4PP/1P3p1p/R4P1K/8
Reprints: 88 200 Problematische Einfälle und Ideen [Giegold] 1982
402 Problemsammlung von Fritz Giegold 1985
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-05-04 more...
28 - P1026794
Helmut Zajic
10204 Schweizerische Arbeiter-Schachzeitung , p. 33, 02/1970
3. Preis
Johner-Geburtstagsturnier 1969
P1026794
(10+9)
#3
1. b3! droht 2. Sc4+ Kxd5 3. Dxf5#
1. ... Sb2 2. Ld4+ Kxd4 3. De3#
1. ... Se3 2. Ld4+ Kd6 3. Df4#
1. ... Te7 2. Ld6+ Kxd6 3. Dxe7# 2. ... Kd4 3. Dd2#
1. ... Lg6 2. Df6+ Kxf6 3. Ld4# 2. ... Kf4 Dd4#
1. ... Lg4 2. Df4+ Kxf4 3. Ld6# 2. ... Kf6 3. Dd6#
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Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2023-05-24)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (11675), Keirans theme, Bishop sacrifice, Queen sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, X flights
Genre: 3#
FEN: 3N1K2/r4p2/pNP5/2BBkpQb/7P/5p2/nP3P2/3n4
Reprints: 299 Problem-Palette , p. 103, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-05-24 more...
29 - P1027107
Johannes J. Colpa
Tijdschrift van den NSB 1902
P1027107
(8+9) C+
#2*
* 1. ... Kxd2 2. De2# 1. ... Lxd2 2. Sg2# 1. ... Sa4,Sd1 2. Sc4# 1. ... g2 2. Df2#

1. Sf3! droht 2. Sg2#
1. ... Kxf4 2. Lg5#
1. ... gxf3 2. Dxc1#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (11990), radical change, Block, Knight sacrifice (zweifach), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/5p2/3p1B2/3B4/1p2PNp1/1P2k1p1/1npN4/2b2QK1
Reprints: White to Play 1913
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Allgemeine Zeitung Chemnitz 17/10/1926
24 Versunkene Schätze , p. 21, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...
30 - P1027131
Percy Francis Blake
Hampstead and Highgate Express 1903
1. Preis
Turnier des Express 1904
P1027131
(11+9) C+
#2
1. Db8! droht 2. Te6#
1. ... Sxd6 2. Db2#
1. ... Kxd6 2. Dxc7#
1. ... Lxd6 2. Dxh8#
1. ... Lxf5+ 2. Tg4#
1. ... Df6 2. Td5#
1. ... gxf5 2. Te4#
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Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-07-02)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12014), Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice key, Flight-giving key, Cross check, pin-mate, Doppelmatt, Block
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: N2Q1b1q/2n2P2/3R2pp/2p1kP2/2n2R1P/7K/5PBB/1b6
Reprints: 1309 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 7, p. 72, 14/02/1904
3 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 1, nach 1910
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...
31 - P1027264
Johannes van Dijk
Western Daily Mercury 1905
1. Preis
3. Turnier 1905
P1027264
(8+7) C+
#2
1. Se4! droht 2. Sf6#
1. ... e5+ 2. Sfd6#
1. ... Lxe4 2. Dd8#
1. ... Kxe4 2. Lxc6#
1. ... Lc3 2. Sxc3#
1. ... Dxa8 2. Dxa8#
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Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-06-19)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12147), pin-mate (doppelt), Cross check, Provoked check, Knight sacrifice, Block, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: B5Q1/5N2/1pqNp2K/b2k4/5pP1/1P1b4/8/6B1
Reprints: 28 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 7, nach 1910
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...
32 - P1027268
Walter Freiherr von Holzhausen
Akademische Monatshefte für Schach 1906
P1027268
(7+3) C+
#2
1. Da6! droht 2. De6#
1. ... Lxg2 2. Dd3#
1. ... Lxa6 2. c4#
1. ... Kxd5 2. De6#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12151), Flight giving sacrifice key, Queen sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Knight sacrifice, Batteriematt diagonal, Line closing (wB)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: Q7/4K3/8/2pN4/4k3/5N2/2P3P1/1B3b2
Reprints: 713 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 172, 11/1906
II Die Schwalbe 8, p. 69, 05/1925
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-11-05 more...
33 - P1030413
Samuel Loyd
52 Baltimore Dispatch 06/1859
P1030413
(6+3) C+
#3
1. Dh8! Ke1 2. Sd1 Kd2 3. Dc3# 2. ... Kf1 3. Dh1#
1. ... Kg1 2. Sd1 Kf1 3. Dh1#
1. ... Kg3 2. Dh4+ Kxh4 3. Sxf5#
1. ... Kxe3 2. Dd4#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (15314), Zugzwang-Goal, Flight-giving key, corner to corner (Schlüssel), Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice of white pieces (D, S)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/8/2p5/2K2p2/5P2/4NB2/5kP1/7Q
Reprints: 1374 Schachzeitung , p. 156, 05/1862
28 St. Catharines Constitutional 31/08/1865
La Strategie 1867
2446 Schachzeitung 9, p. 248, 01/08/1867
475 Neue Berliner Schachzeitung , p. 27, 01/1868
189 Chess Strategy (Loyd) 1878
423 Sam Loyd and his Chess Problems 1913
3a-1114 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-19 more...
34 - P1030624
Johannes Kohtz
Carl Kockelkorn

Österreichische Schachzeitung 07/1874
P1030624
(7+8)
#3
1. a8=D! Lxg1 2. Dxd5+ Kxd5 3. Dd3#
1. ... Sxb4 2. De4+ Kxe4 3. Dc4#
1. ... Sxf4 2. Dc4+ Kxc4 3. De4#
1. ... Txd7 2. Dd3+ Kxd3 3. Dxd5#
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: double threat 2.Dxd5+,Dd3+ and duals after 1... Se7,Sc7 (2022-12-16)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (15525), Promotion key (D), Drag-in sacrifice (vierfach), Queen sacrifice (vierfach), Sacrifice of white pieces (S, L)
Genre: 3#
FEN: 8/P2B1r2/3p1p2/3n4/1P1k1Pp1/4p3/1K2Q2b/6N1
Reprints: 56 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 31, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-12-16 more...
35 - P1030714
Johannes Kohtz
Carl Kockelkorn

Brentano's Chess Monthly 1882
Motto: 'A trifle'; Bewerbung A. Wiedemann in Königsberg.
P1030714
(5+8)
#3
1. d7! droht 2. Tf8
1. ... Kf7 2. Kf5 ... 3. Df8#
1. ... Txc8 2. Dd5+ Kxd5 3. dxc8=D,T# 2. ... Ke7 3. dxc8=S#
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Henrik Juel: C+ by Popeye 4.61, except for late double threats (2023-08-28)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (15615), Promotion in the mating move (D,T), under-promotion in mating move (S), Drag-in sacrifice, Queen sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: r1NR2br/7p/p2Pkp2/1pQ5/5K2/8/8/8
Reprints: 5158 Deutsche Schachzeitung , p. 323, 10/1882
3 Deutsche Schachzeitung , p. 262, 09/1884
185 Novoe Vremya 26/05/1890
Die Schwalbe 4, p. 32, 01/1925
60 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 33, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Felber, Volker, 2023-08-28 more...
36 - P1030913
Arthur Ford Mackenzie
British Chess Magazine 1892
P1030913
(10+7) C+
#3
1. Td1! droht 2. Sc5+ Sbxc5 3. Lf5#
1. ... Sxd6 2. De5+ Sxe5 3. Sc5#
1. ... Txd1 2. Sc7+ Lxc7 3. Lb3#
1. ... Kxd5 2. De4+ Kxe4 3. Se1# 2. ... Kxd6 3. Sc1#
1. ... Se5 2. Dxe5 Kd7 3. La4#
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Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2023-05-04)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (15815), Bishop sacrifice, Queen sacrifice, Blocknutzung, ambush key (T-S), Line opening, Sacrifice key, Knight sacrifice, Rook sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Battery mates
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 2bb4/1n1n4/1P1Bk1P1/3N4/1P3Q2/3Np2K/2B5/1r3R2
Reprints: 94 Versunkene Schätze , p. 44, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-05-05 more...
37 - P1030969
Antal Huszar
Deutsches Wochenschach 07/1897
P1030969
(9+6) C+
#3
1. Lg2! droht 2. f4+ Kxf6 3. Lh4#
1. ... Kxf6 2. Lh4+ Ke5 3. f4#
1. ... d5 2. Lh4+ Kxh4 3. Sf3#
1. ... Lf3 2. Lh4+ Kxh4 3. Sxf3#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (15871), Bivalve, Pawn mate, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: b6K/2b2p1P/3p1N1p/6kP/3N4/4PBB1/5P2/8
Reprints: 72 Valves and Bi-Valves , p. 84, 1930
114 Dom Rodzinny (Torun) 08/05/1932
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-14 more...
38 - P1031004
Stanislav Trcala
St. Petersburger Zeitung 1898
3. Preis
P1031004
(8+5) C+
#3
1. Da4! droht 2. Lb5+ Kxf5 3. Ld7# 2. ... Kd5 3. Dc4#
1. ... e1=D 2. Lf1+ Kxf5 3. Lh3# 2. ... Kd5 3. Dc4#
1. ... Kxf5 2. Le6+ Kxe6 3. Dd7#
1. ... Lxf4 2. Dc2+ Ke5 3. d4#
1. ... Kxf4 2. Ld3+ Kxg5 3. Dh4# 2. ... Ke5 3. De4#
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Teppo Mänttä: To be added: 1.Da4!, threat 2.Lb5+ Kxf5 3.Ld7#(MM). Altogether five model mates. A fine achievement more than 120 years ago! (2021-07-26)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (15906), Model mate (fünffach), Promotion (sD), Battery creation, Knight sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Bishop sacrifice, Pawn mate, Batterienutzung, mehrfache
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 2K5/8/8/5NPP/2B1kP2/5p2/Q2Ppr1b/8
Reprints: 9193 Deutsche Schachzeitung 9, p. 281, 09/1898
2691 Leipziger Illustrirte Zeitung 24/11/1898
112 Versunkene Schätze , p. 52, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-09-29 more...
39 - P1031101
Alexander I. Schoschin
Shakhmatnoe obozrenie 1902
2. Preis
P1031101
(10+7) C+
#3
1. Sf5! droht 2. Dd7 ... 3. Se3# 2. ... Kc4 3. Db5#
1. ... Sb4 2. Dc4+ Kxc4 3. Se3#
1. ... Ke6 2. Df7+ Kxf7 3. Sg7#
1. ... La6 2. Te4 Kxe4 3. Dc6#
1. ... Se7 2. Se3+ Ke6 3. Dxe7#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (16003), Queen sacrifice (zweifach), Drag-in sacrifice (zweifach), Rook sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 1rn5/1bQ4K/1p1P4/3k4/P2P1RPN/2p3P1/n1P5/8
Reprints: 2921 Leipziger Illustrirte Zeitung 07/05/1903
132 Versunkene Schätze , p. 60, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-09-15 more...
40 - P1031403
Ladislaus Cimburek
4340 Tidskrift för Schack 07/1910
P1031403
(6+9)
#3
1. Tb5! droht 2. Txc5
1. ... Sf5 2. Dd3+ Sxd3 3. Ld5#
1. ... Sge6 2. Df5+ Kxf5 3. Ld3#
1. ... Lb3 2. De2+ Kf5 3. Dd3#
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Henrik Juel: double threat 1.Tb5 thr. 2.Txc5,Dxd1 and dual 1... Sge6 2.Lxe6,Df5+ (2023-02-11)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (16305), pin-mate, Model mate (dreifach), Queen sacrifice (zweifach), Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: 1R3bK1/6n1/2N2p2/2n3pp/2B1k1p1/8/6N1/3b1Q2
Reprints: 698 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 148, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-02-11 more...
41 - P1031407
Dawid Przepiorka
Tidskrift för Schack 1910
ehrende Erwähnung
P1031407
(7+12)
#3
1. Th3! (Hinterstellug) droht 2. Dg4! hxg4 3. h5#
1. ... Sxh3 2. Dxh5+ (Hineinziehungsopfer) Kxh5 3. Lf7#
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Henrik Juel: some duals, like 1... Sc2 2.Dd3,Dxc2+ (2023-05-04)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (16309), ambush key (T-B), Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: 6B1/3K4/3p1Pkp/2p3np/1n3R1P/4p1R1/4Q1pp/6bb
Reprints: 150 Rätselvolle Schachaufgaben 1980
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-05-04 more...
42 - P1032847
Michael Keller
10185 Schach-Echo 2, p. 30, 01/1980
P1032847
(10+9) C+
#2*
* 1. ... fxg5 2. g4# 1. ... Txg5 2. Dc8#

1. Se4! droht 2. Shg3#
1. ... fxg5 2. Seg3# 1. ... Txg5 2. Sd6#

1. ... Txc3 2. g4# 1. ... Txg2 2. Dc8#
1. ... Kxe4 2. Sg3#
1. ... dxe4 2. Db5#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (17758), Changed mates, transferred mates, Dual avoidance, Pawn mate, Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice, Flight giving sacrifice key, Rukhlis theme
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/5Kp1/Qp3pr1/n2p1kBN/3P4/2P4P/2rN2P1/1B2n3
Reprints: 4 Rochade 214, p. 20, 22/05/1982
27 Michael Keller. Ein Meister der Schachkomposition [Chlubna] 1994
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-27 more...
43 - P1035092
Eric Manfred Hassberg
New York Post 26/10/1946
4. Preis
P1035092
(9+10) C+
#2
1. Sd5! droht 2. Dxe4#
1. ... Kxd5 2. Lf7#
1. ... Kd3 2. Df1#
1. ... Lxd5 2. Lb5#
1. ... Sxd5 2. Sb2#
1. ... Sxd1 2. Sb6#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (20021), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, pin-mate (zweifach), Line opening
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 4B2q/7p/2bp4/2p1nQ2/P1k1pN2/2B1n2R/P7/1K1N2b1
Reprints: 185 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 79, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-02 more...
44 - P1035534
Eric Manfred Hassberg
? 1951
Gross Memorial Tourney 1951
4. Preis
P1035534
(8+10) C+
#2
1. Dc6! droht 2. Sg6#
1. ... Kxf4 2. Dxc7#
1. ... Lxf4 2. Te7#
1. ... Sxf4 2. Te3#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (20466), Fluchtfeldwechsel (Schlüssel), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Line closing, Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 3r4/p1pR1PP1/K4N2/2p1kpbn/Q4N2/3R4/8/2nr4
Reprints: 199 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 82, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-07 more...
45 - P1038005
Stefan Schneider
3047 Schach 22, p. 341, 11/1958
2. Preis
Informalturnier Mehrzüger
P1038005
(8+9) C+
#4
1. g4! droht 2. Sf6+ Ke5+,Kd4+ 3. Sd5+ Kxd5 4. e4#
1. ... Lb7 2. Sc3+ Kc5,Kc6,Kc4 3. Sd5+ Kxd5 4. e4#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (22955), Drag-in sacrifice (S), Pawn mate
Genre: n#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: q1b4B/3p4/p2p3p/3k2N1/P3N3/pp6/4P1P1/2R4K
Reprints: 632 FIDE Album 1956-1958 , p. 146, 1961
208 Problem-Palette , p. 73, 1970
1505 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 303, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-03-09 more...
46 - P1038190
Josef Kling
178 Le Palamede 15/06/1845
P1038190
(4+4) C+
#5
1. Sf2+! Kg2 2. Sh1 Kf1 3. Lf2 Kg2 4. Le2 Kxh1 5. Lf3#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23141), Flight-giving key, Checking key, Drag-in sacrifice, Knight sacrifice
Genre: n#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: Gustav 4.2b
FEN: 8/8/8/7B/3B2N1/7p/p6p/K6k
Reprints: 83 Leipziger Illustrirte Zeitung 13/09/1845
V.237 Schachspiel-Probleme [Alexandre] 1846
8 American Chess Magazine 1847
119 The Chess Euclid 1849
1 Illustreret Tidende 22/01/1860
5a-2147 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-11-05 more...
47 - P1038293
Friedrich Freiherr von Wardener
Münchner Neueste Nachrichten 1904
P1038293
(11+7) C+
#5
1. Kf8! h7xg6 2. h5xg6 h6-h5 3. Le5-h8 h5-h4 4. g6-g7 Kc3xd4 5. g7-g8=D,L#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23244), Zugzwang-Goal, Indian, Drag-in sacrifice, Rook sacrifice
Genre: n#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/2p3Kp/2p3Pp/2P1B2P/1P1R4/2k4P/Pp3P2/bB6
Reprints: Lasker's Chess Magazine 1904
249 Versunkene Schätze , p. 109, 1998
Die Schwalbe (265), p. 355, 02/2014
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-09-30 more...
48 - P1038548
Gerald Frank Anderson
Natal Mercury 1925
P1038548
(6+7) C+
#3
1. Ke1! droht 2. Tdxd6+
1. ... Dxb1+ 2. Td1+
1. ... Dxa8 2. Sd2+
1. ... Kf3 2. Tg5+
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23499), Drag-in sacrifice, corner to corner (sD)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: B7/8/3p1R2/2pR4/1p2kB2/8/1p1K4/qN5b
Reprints: 117 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 34, 1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-15 more...
49 - P1038583
Brian Harley
London Globe 1913
P1038583
(10+8) C+
#2*
* 1. ... Ld4+ 2. Lxd4# 1. ... Tf5 2. Sxg4#

1. De2! droht 2. Kf2#
1. ... Ld4+ 2. Kd2# 1. ... Tf5 2. Kd3#
1. ... g3 2. Kf3#
1. ... Kxe6 2. Txe7#
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23534), Changed mates, pin-mate, Provoked check, Battery creation, Blocknutzung, Batterienutzung, mehrfache, Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 3r4/3pp2R/Q3PN2/2PNk1r1/1p4p1/2b1K3/8/BB1R4
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
78 Versunkene Schätze , p. 39, 1998
C The Problemist 25-3, p. 98, 05/2015
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-11 more...
50 - P1039132
Charles Promislo
Boston Transcript 1919
2. Preis
P1039132
(9+6)
#2
1. Sf4!
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Henrik Juel: duals after 1.Sf4 Dd5,Dh7,Dg2,Db8,Dc8,De8,Df8 (2024-02-12)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24086), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
FEN: 6qn/8/8/4NB2/4P3/3pk2N/pQ2P2P/K3B2n
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
218 Algemeen Katholiek Weekblad 02/02/1940
Udvalgte Skakproblemer 1955
118 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 50, 1965
63 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 48, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-12 more...
51 - P1039860
B. J. M. Markx
Tijdschrift van den NSB 1898
2. Preis
Jubiläum-Wettstreit
P1039860
(9+9) C+
#2
1. Lb5! Sa5,Sb4 2. d8=S#
1. ... Sd8 2. cxd8=S#
1. ... Kxe6 2. Lc4#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24816), Flight giving sacrifice key (S), Switchback, under-promotion in mating move (zweifach, S), Drag-in sacrifice, ambush key (L-B)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 2K3b1/p1PPpk1n/P1n1N1pP/4p1p1/2B1N1P1/8/8/8
Reprints: 573 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 124, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-05-05 more...
52 - P1040309
Stephen Rothwell
3207 Kieler Nachrichten 18/09/1993
P1040309
(9+11) C+
#3
1. De6! droht 2. Dxb3+ Kxb3 3. La4#
1. ... Lxe6 2. Ld3+ Kxd3 3. 0-0-0#
1. ... Txe6 2. Se2 ... 3. Tc1#
1. ... Sxe6 2. Sd5 ... 3. Sb4#
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (25266), Castling, Castling as mating move, Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice of black pieces (D, L)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 3n1r1b/4Q3/1N4r1/1B2pb2/5p2/BpP1p1Nn/1Pk5/R3K3
Reprints: 73 Problemschach-Jahrbuch 1993 D , p. 40, 1993
5 Rochade Europa , p. 60, 12/2018
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-28 more...
53 - P1042874
Charles Francis Stubbs
Montreal Gazette 1888
P1042874
(6+3) C+
#4
1. Ld7! Kxc4 2. Lc6 Kxd3 3. Ld5 c4 4. Le4#
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (27841), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice (doppelt), Blocknutzung, Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: n#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: Gustav 4.2b
FEN: 8/8/8/1Bpk4/2Np4/3R1P2/3B4/3K4
Reprints: 168 Canadian Chess Problems , p. 170, 1890
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-29 more...
54 - P1043245
Johannes Kohtz
Carl Kockelkorn

423 Neue Berliner Schachzeitung , p. 270, 08-09/1867
Britisches Problemturnier 1866
Motto: Schach!
2. Preis
P1043245
(10+6)
#3
1. Df1! droht 2. Ke2
1. ... Sc4 2. Dd3+ Kxd3 3. Lb1#
1. ... Sd5 2. Df3+ Kxf3 3. Lxd5#
1. ... Se6 2. Df5+ Kxf5 3. Lb1#
1. ... Lf4 2. Dxf4+ Kd3 3. Df5#
1. ... Le3 2. De2 Kf5 3. Dg4#
1. ... Ld2+ 2. Kxd2
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: dual 1... Lf4 2.Lb1,Dxf4+ (2022-12-16)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (28213), Flight taking, Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice (dreifach), Queen sacrifice (dreifach)
Genre: 3#
FEN: 3n1Q2/6p1/1n6/1P2P1b1/3Pk3/2P3pP/BP4N1/4K3
Reprints: 2472 Schachzeitung 12, p. 300, 15/09/1867
55 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 31, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-12-16 more...
55 - P1043474
Charles Planck
284 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 232, 1887
P1043474
(9+9) C+
#3
1. Sb7! droht 2. Tc5#
1. ... Td5 2. Td4+ Kxd4 3. Te4#
1. ... Txb7 2. Txc3+ Kxc3 3. Tc5#
1. ... Txd3 2. Lb3+
1. ... Tg5 2. Lb3+ Kxd3 3. Sc5#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (28468), Drag-in sacrifice, pin-mate, Line opening, Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 2nN3B/6r1/p1P1p3/P3R3/2kr4/K1pR1P1b/2Bp4/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-15 more...
56 - P1043629
Charles Planck
302 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 241, 1887
P1043629
(7+9) C+
#3
1. Lc2! Kf5 2. Seg5+ Kf6 3. Da1#
1. ... g2 2. Dh4+ Kxf3 3. Dxh5# 2. ... Kf5 3. Sxc5#
1. ... Seg7,Sxd6 2. Dxh5+ Kxh5 3. Sf6#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (28624), ambush key, corner to corner (wD), discovered checkmate, Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice of white pieces (S, D)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: popeye 4.61
FEN: 4n3/K2p3b/3P3p/2p4n/4Npk1/1B3Np1/3P4/7Q
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-16 more...
57 - P1043633
Charles Planck
309 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 245, 1887
P1043633
(8+12) C+
#3
1. Ld7! Kd5 2. Txd6+ Kxd6,Kc5,Ke5 3. Dxd4#
1. ... Kxf6 2. Df4+ Kg6 3. Le8#
1. ... exf6 2. Df2 d5 3. Dh2#
1. ... e3 2. Tf5+ Ke4 3. Dg2#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (28628), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 8/2p1p2p/K2p1R1P/b3kB2/2ppp2p/8/1RPQ4/Bqn5
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-16 more...
58 - P1044229
Benjamin Glover Laws
182 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 178, 1887
P1044229
(7+9) C+
#3
1. Da8! f4 2. Db8 Sf7 3. Dxf4#
1. ... Sf7 2. Sh7+ Kxe6 3. Dc8#
1. ... Lxd4 2. Lxe7+ Kxe7 3. Dd8# 2. ... Sxe7 3. Dxh8#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (29228), Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung, Line opening
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 3B2nn/4p3/2p1Nkp1/Q1Pp1pN1/3P4/8/1b6/7K
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-08 more...
59 - P1044517
Charles Planck
316 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 248, 1887
P1044517
(8+7) C+
#3
1. Lc5! droht 2. Dd4+ Kc6 3. Dd7#
1. ... Sb5 2. Da2+ Kc6,Ke4 3. Da8#
1. ... Sf5 2. De4+ Kxe4 3. Lg2#
1. ... Se8,Sh5 2. Lg2+ Ke6 3. Dg4#
1. ... Da1 2. Se5+ Kxe5 3. Ld6# 2. ... Kxc5 3. Sd7# 2. ... Dd4 3. Dxd4#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (29522), Square vacation (Schlüssel), Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice, Queen sacrifice, Sacrifice of white pieces (L, S)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 6Kb/6n1/1P6/3k2P1/Q2B4/n2N3B/2pRp3/3q4
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-11 more...
60 - P1044647
Charles Planck

P1044647
(7+3) C+
#3
1. Kg7! Kd4 2. De5+ Kxe5 3. Sc6#
1. ... b3 2. Sc6 b2 3. Dd3#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (29652), Drag-in sacrifice, Queen sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal, Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 7K/8/8/N1P2p2/1p3N2/2k2PP1/4Q3/8
Reprints: 321 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 251, 1887
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-28 more...
61 - P1045147
Ladislav Vetesnik
? 1902
1. Preis
VIII. Problemturnier des Deutschen Schachbundes 1902
P1045147
(7+9)
#3
1. Te2! dxe2 2. Sb6+
1. ... Sc6 2. Dd5+
1. ... Txh3 2. Te4+
1. ... a2 2. Dxd3+
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: double threat 2.Dxb7,Dxd3+ and duals 1... Th8 2.Dxd3,Te4+, 1... Sa6 2.Dc6,Dxd3+, 1... Sc6 2.Dxc6,Dd5+ (2022-07-08)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (30155), Queen sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Rook sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: 1n2B3/1n6/3bR3/p4p1r/N1k5/p1Pp1Q1P/8/K7
Reprints: 151 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 139, 07/1902
178 I Uppnami 24/12/1902
177 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 45, nach 1910
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-07-08 more...
62 - P1045284
Robert Braune
13880 Deutsche Schachzeitung 04/1916
P1045284
(9+8)
#3
1. Ld5! Sh8 2. Sf3
1. ... S6h4 2. Sf7
1. ... Se3 2. Sb7+
1. ... Se7 2. Sb3+
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: double threat 2.Sf7,Sf3 and dual 1... Se5 2.Sb7,Sb3+ (2024-03-19)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (30293), Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
FEN: 1K6/3p1B2/p2N2n1/B1k2pP1/2PN1p2/7b/1PP3n1/8
Reprints: 1249 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 231, 1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-19 more...
63 - P1045722
Charles Planck

P1045722
(8+1) C+
#4
1. Sa2! Ke4 2. Le3 Kd5 3. a4 Kxc4 4. Le6# 3. ... Ke4 4. Sc3# 3. ... Kc6 4. Sb4#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (30733), Flight-giving key, Rex solus, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: n#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: Gustav 4.2e
FEN: 1K6/8/8/8/2N2k1P/P1N4B/4PB2/8
Reprints: 333 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 257, 1887
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-28 more...
64 - P1045968
Hans Lepuschütz
Josef Halumbirek

Deutsche Schachzeitung 1942
1. Preis
Informalturnier
P1045968
(6+7)
#5
1. Te5+? Kxd4 2. Dc3+ Kxc3!

1. Kf5! Dd3+ 2. Kg4 Db5 3. Te5+ Kxd4 4. Dc3+ Kxc3 5. Te3#
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: duals in other variations, e.g.
1.Kf5 Lb6 2.Db7+ Dc6 3.De7,Txc6 (2022-08-04)
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (30980), Drag-in sacrifice, Batteriematt diagonal, double-check mate, Provoked check
Genre: n#
FEN: 2Q5/b5B1/4R3/1q1k2K1/1n1P4/1P3p2/2pp4/8
Reprints: 92 Problem-Palette , p. 35, 1970
1073 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 198, 1972
1178 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 238, 1982
XVII Problem-Palette II 1991
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-03-23 more...
65 - P1045972
Manfred Zucker
225 Deutsche Schachblätter , p. 190, 08/1963
1. Lob
P1045972
(7+7) C+
#5

BS Problemid: 30984
Authors: Zucker, Manfred
Sources:
Years: 1963
(MZ33)
Sally: Dt. S. Blätter August 1963, 1. Lob.
1. Te4+? - Kxe5,2. Tc5+ - Kd4/Kf4!.
1. Bd4? -Sxd4, 2. Bf4 - Bgxf4, 3. Te5+ Aber 1. - Lc8!
1.Lb2! - Baxb2,2. Bf4 - Bgxf4,3. Bd4 - Sxd4.4. Te5 - Kxe5,
5. Tc5# Mustermatt nach Hineinziehungsopfer.
S. 66 Ausgewählte S. Aufgaben. (2010-08-23)
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (30984), Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: n#
Computer test: C+, Gustav 4.1d, Brute Force
FEN: 8/4K3/8/1n1k2p1/2R1R3/p2P4/p2N1Pp1/2Bb4
Reprints: 386 Freie Presse (Chemnitz) 08/08/1964
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-02-01 more...
66 - P1046234
William A. Shinkman
The Chess Amateur 1918
P1046234
(6+6) C+
#3
1. e4+! Ke5 2. Dxe6+ Sdxe6 3. Sf3# 2. ... Sfxe6 3. Sd3# 2. ... Kxe6 3. e8=D#
2. ... Tdxe6 3. Sc4# 2. ... Tfxe6 3. Sg4#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (31249), Checking key, Promotion in the mating move (D), Drag-in sacrifice, Epaulettenmatt
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 2Q5/4P3/3rbr2/3k4/3n1n2/4P3/3N1N2/7K
Reprints: 644 Südwestdeutsche Schach-Zeitung 21/05/1891
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-12-22 more...
67 - P1046399
Gilbert S. Dobbs
Chess Review 1933
P1046399
(8+3) C+
#3
1. Dh8! Ke3 2. Db2 Kxd3 3. Dc3# 2. ... Kf3 3. De2#
1. ... Kg2 2. Se1+ Kg1 3. Lb6# 2. ... Kf2 3. Dd4#
1. ... b2 2. Lb6 Kg2 3. Se1#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (31414), Flight-giving key, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/8/8/B5p1/3QP1P1/1p1N1kN1/7P/1K6
Reprints: 132 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 54, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-13 more...
68 - P1046466
Frederick E. Gamage
Lasker's Chess Magazine 1908
P1046466
(10+10)
#3
1. Dc1! droht 2. Sh6+ Kxe4 3. d3#
1. ... Txc1 2. Tc4 ... 3. Sh6#
1. ... Txf4 2. d4 Txe4 3. Sh6#
1. ... Kxe4 2. d3+ Kf5 3. Sh6#
1. ... Tf3 2. exf3
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: double threat, also 2.d3, and trial after 1... Td1 (2023-12-17)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (31482), Sacrifice key, Sacrifice of white pieces (D, T), Drag-in sacrifice (Schlüssel), Blocknutzung, ambush key
Genre: 3#
FEN: 8/5N2/2Kp2p1/p2P1kPp/4RP1p/2P3pb/1Q1PP3/n4r2
Reprints: 76 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 36, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-17 more...
69 - P1046671
Godfrey F. Heathcote
V Lasker's Chess Magazine 1905-1908
P1046671
(7+8) C+
#3
1. Ld7! Se3 2. Se8 Kxe4 3. Sf6#
1. ... Sb2 2. Txb4 Lxb4 3. e4#
1. ... Sc3 2. Tf4 Kxd6 3. Td4#
1. ... b5 2. Tc4
1. ... f5 2. Le6+ Kc6 3. Tc4#
1. ... Td3 2. e2xd3 ... 3. Td4#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (31689), Drag-in sacrifice, Pawn mate, Sacrifice of white pieces (T, S)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 5K2/5p2/1p1N4/b2k4/Bp2R1p1/1N4B1/3rP3/3n4
Reprints: Reading Observer 01/01/1910
71 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 41, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-12-18 more...
70 - P1046761
Otto B. Wurzburg
American Chess Magazine 1898
P1046761
(4+7) C+
#3
1. Tb4! cxb4 2. Db5+ Txb5 3. Sc4#
1. ... Tb6 2. Da6+ Kxa6 3. Txa4#
1. ... c4 2. Sb7+ Kxb4 3. Db1#
play all play one stop play next play all
Die "U.S. Chess Problem Anthology" schreibt: "Sacrificial play includes a Philidor's Legacy (=ersticktes Matt)."
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (31779), Flight giving sacrifice key, Epaulettenmatt, Smothered mate, Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice (zweifach)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/8/r2N4/k1pr4/p1Rp4/p2Q4/3K4/8
Reprints: 1064 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 23, p. 182, 04/06/1899
51 I Uppnami 24/12/1901
1255 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 5, p. 49, 01/02/1903
56 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 29, 1965
Wurzburg Artistry 1974
30 Der Schachzug (FV Schach Berlin) 23 01-02/1978
3b-1298 2345 Chess Problems 1997
The Problemist 2002
63 U.S. Chess Problem Anthology 2004
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-06 more...
71 - P1047552
Manfred Zucker
2691 Freie Presse (Chemnitz) 03/01/1986
P1047552
(6+2)
#3
1. Sf4! Kxe5 2. Td4 Kxd4 3. Lf6#
2. ... Kf5 3. Td5#
2. ... e2 3. Td5#
1. ... e2 2. Lf6 e1=D 3. Tc6#
play all play one stop play next play all
(MZ631)
Sally: Freie Presse 3. Jan. 1986.
1. Sf4 - Kxe5, 2. Td4! - Kxd4, 3. Se2#.
S. 18 Ausgew. S. Aufg. (1989) Nr. 16 (Zucker)
8./9. Feb. 1969 Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide. (2010-08-24)
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.85 (2021-03-24)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (32575), Drag-in sacrifice, Minimal
Genre: 3#
FEN: 8/8/3k4/1K2N1B1/2R5/3NpP2/8/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Felber, Volker, 2021-03-24 more...
72 - P1047913
Brian W. M. Young
The Problemist 1966
P1047913
(5+3) C+
#3
1. Kc4! droht 2. Sd5#
1. ... Sb2+ 2. Kd5 Sa4 3. Sc4#
1. ... Sc3 2. d7 Kxc7 3. d8=D# 2. ... Sa4 3. Sd5#
play all play one stop play next play all
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (32937), Drag-in sacrifice, Promotion in the mating move (wD)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: R7/1pN5/1k1P4/N7/n2K4/8/8/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-23 more...
73 - P1048214
Carel Johan Robert Sammelius
Schakend Nederland 1964
1. Preis
P1048214
(9+8) C+
#2*
* 1. ... Kxd5 2. Lc6# 1. ... exd5 2. Lxd3#

1. Sc4? droht 2. Te5#
1. ... Kxd5 2. Da8# 1. ... exd5 2. Sd2# 1. ... d2!

1. Sxd3? Kxd5 2. Sf6# 1. ... exd5 2. Df4# 1. ... axb5!

1. Sg4! Kxd5 2. Sgf6# 1. ... exd5 2. f3#
play all play one stop play next play all
Breuer: Vierphasen-Sagoruiko
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (33241), Zagoruiko, Sacrifice key, Pawn mate, Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 5Q2/3N4/pp1Pp1p1/1B1RN2b/4k3/2Pp4/2n2P1K/8
Reprints: 1654 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 334, 1982
Solving in Style [Nunn] 1985
C The Problemist 25-1, p. 15, 01/2015
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-29 more...
74 - P1049144
Vaclav Cisar
Hampstead and Highgate Express 1910
1. Preis
10. Turnier Abt. A
P1049144
(7+8) C+
#3
1. Df1! Kf3 2. Lg1+
1. ... Kxe5 2. Sc4+
1. ... Txe5 2. Ld4+
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61, except for several mate duals (2022-06-27)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (34172), Battery creation, Knight sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Batterienutzung, mehrfache
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/4rp2/3N1N1K/3PP2p/5k1p/pn6/5B2/1n1Q4
Reprints: 108 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 27, nach 1910
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-06-27 more...
75 - P1050647
Manfred Zucker
1124 Freie Presse (Chemnitz) 23/10/1970
1. Lob
P1050647
(4+12) C+
#5
1. Kf6? h6? 2. Dh5+! Kxh5 3. Lf3#
1. ... d3!

1. Ke6! Lb1 2. Sd3 Lxd3 3. Kf6 h6 4. Dh5+ Kxh5 5. Lf3#
4. ... Kf4,Kg3 5. Df3#
play all play one stop play next play all
(MZ210)
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (35684), Opferminimal, Drag-in sacrifice, Model mate, Preplan
Genre: n#
FEN: 8/5K1p/2p5/3pQ3/1N1p2kp/p6p/bb5p/2n4B
Reprints: 134 Ausgewählte Schachaufgaben [Zucker] , p. 70, 1989
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: A.Buchanan, 2021-02-25 more...
76 - P1050804
Otto B. Wurzburg
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times 1912
P1050804
(11+8)
#3
1. c7! droht 2. De3+ 1. ... droht De5+
1. ... Ta3 2. De3+ Kxe3 3. Te6# 2. ... Dxe3 3. Lc6# 2. ... Kf5 3. Ld7#
1. ... c2,Sf1,Dd1 2. De5+ Kxe5 3. Ld3#
1. ... Dxe2 2. Dd4+ Kxd4 3. Te6# 2. ... Kf5 3. Lxe2#
1. ... Dxf4 2. Dd5+ Kxd5 3. Ld3# 2. ... Ke3 3. Te6#
1. ... Sg4 2. Df5+ Kxf5 3. Ld3# 2. ... Ke3 3. Te6#

1. ... Dd6 2. Txd6 1. ... Dd7 2. Lxd7 1. ... Sxf6 2. De7+
play all play one stop play next play all
Hineinziehungsopfer der wD auf fünf verschiedenen Feldern, gefolgt durch Batterieabzüge,
ein Rekord, der nicht überboten werden kann. (F. Chlubna)
Henrik Juel: double threat 2.De3,De5+ and duals 1... Dd8 cxd8=DTLS (2022-10-02)
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comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (35841), Task (Construction), Drag-in sacrifice (fünffach, wD), Queen sacrifice, Battery mates, Doppelmatt, Batterienutzung, mehrfache
Genre: 3#
FEN: 6n1/B4p2/KRP2P2/RBQ5/1p2kN2/1rp5/3qN1Pn/8
Reprints: The Problemist 1912
207 Versunkene Schätze , p. 93, 1998
The Problemist 2002
4 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 29, 08/2011
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-02 more...
77 - P1050898
Cecil Alfred Lucas Bull
Tidskrift för Schack 1913
1. Preis
P1050898
(10+9) C+
#3
1. Dg7! droht 2. Td4+ Kf3 3. Le4#
1. ... Lxc6 2. Tf6+ Kd4 3. Txc6#
1. ... Lf5 2. Txf5+ Kd3 3. Tc5#
1. ... Lg3 2. Tf1+ Lf4 3. Lxf4#
1. ... Kd2 2. Txf2+ Kd1 3. Da1#
1. ... Sc5 2. Dd4+ Sxd4 3. Tf6#
play all play one stop play next play all
Breuer: Sechs Batterieabzüge des wTf4 mit fünf Mattmodellen.
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (35935), discovered checkmate (fünffach), Drag-in sacrifice (D), Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 5KQ1/3b1P1B/n1P4B/rn6/2P2RP1/p3k3/4pb1P/4r3
Reprints: 743 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 157, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-08 more...
78 - P1051578
Manfred Zucker
1092 Sächsische Zeitung 10/07/1981
3. ehrende Erwähnung
P1051578
(3+7)
#5
1. Dd2? c3 2. Sc5 cxd2!

1. Db4+! Kc1 2. Dd2+ Kb2 3. Sc5 c3 4. Dc1+ Kxc1 5. Sd3#
play all play one stop play next play all
(MZ524)
Sally: Sächsische Z. 10. Juli 1981 3. ehr. Erw.
1. Dd2? - Bc3, 2. Sc5 - Bcxd2! deshalb Tempogewinnung: 1.Db4+ - Kc1,2.Dd2+ - Kb2, 3. Sc5 - Bc3,und nun das Hinein-
tiehungsopfer der w. Dame. 4. Dc1+ - Kxc1 und das ab-
scließende :EinSpringer - Mustermatt 5. Sd3#. (2010-08-26)
SCHRECKE: C+, Gustav 4.1d, Brute Force (2021-03-19)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (36618), Tempo Winning Manouevre, Employment steering, Opferminimal, Model mate, Drag-in sacrifice, Checking key
Genre: n#
FEN: 8/8/N2Q4/8/2p5/p7/rkp1K3/qb6
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Felber, Volker, 2021-03-19 more...
79 - P1052316
Philipp von Klett
4002 Deutsche Schachzeitung , p. 8, 01/1876
P1052316
(10+9)
#4
1. Lh2! droht 2. Sf6#
1. ... c4 2. Ld6 Lxf3 3. Sf5 Lxe4 4. Sc7# 3. ... Kxe4 4. Sf6#
2. ... Ld3 3. Sf5 2. ... Se7 3. Sf7
1. ... Lc4+ 2. Ka1 Lxb5 3. Sf6+ Kc6 4. Te6#
2. ... Se5 3. Txe5+ Kd4 4. Sf5# 2. ... Sf4 3. Sf6+ Kd6 4. Lxf4#
play all play one stop play next play all
Felber, Volker: Autor in der DSZ mit 'P. K. in L.' angegeben. (2014-03-12)
Henrik Juel: late duals like 1... Lc4+ 2.Ka1 Sf4 3.Sf6+,Sf5 (2023-12-03)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (37358), Switchback (wL), Blocknutzung, Drag-in sacrifice, Provoked check
Genre: n#
FEN: 4N3/1p6/3B2nN/pPpk4/4R1Pp/P1p2P2/K1P1b3/3n4
Reprints: 71 Schachprobleme [Klett] 1878
24 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 17, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-03 more...
80 - P1052324
Philipp von Klett
73 Schachprobleme [Klett] 1878
P1052324
(10+11) cooked
#4
1. La8! droht 2. Dxb4#
1. ... Lb8 2. Lg1 Kc5 3. Dd4+ Kxd4 4. f4# 2. ... Kc7 3. Sf7 Tc8 4. Dc4# 2. ... Kxe5 3. Lh2+ Kf5 4. Le4#
1. ... Txa8 2. Dxb4+ Kd5 3. Dd2+ Kc5 4. b4# 3. ... Ke4 4. Dd3#
1. ... Kc5 2. Dc4+ Kd6 3. Dxb4#
play all play one stop play next play all
Cook: 1. Ld3 1. Lh1
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (37366), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, discovered checkmate, Pawn mate
Genre: n#
Computer test: H. Juel
FEN: 3r1n2/2bp2p1/1p1kp1Pp/4N2p/Pp2B2Q/7P/1P3P1B/K7
Reprints: 25 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 18, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-04 more...
81 - P1052326
Philipp von Klett
43 Schachprobleme [Klett] 1878
P1052326
(6+6)
#4
1. Tg2! droht 2. Df3+
1. ... b5 2. Ke7 Txc3 3. Df3+ Kxf3 4. Ld5#
2. ... Td1 3. Dxd1 2. ... Tc2 3. Dxc2 2. ... b4 3. Dc4+
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: many duals like 1... Tf1 2.Ke7,Kd7 (2023-12-03)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (37368), Drag-in sacrifice, Queen sacrifice
Genre: n#
FEN: 4K3/8/pp2B3/P7/4kpR1/2P1p3/4Q3/2r5
Reprints: 19 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 15, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-03 more...
82 - P1054318
Manfred Zucker
1262 Freie Presse (Chemnitz) 31/12/1971
P1054318
(3+6) C+
#4
1. Kc4? Ka4!
1. Dc4? a5!
1. Db8? a5! 2. Kc4 a4!

1. Da2+! Kxa2 2. Kb4 a5+ 3. Ka4 Sc3+ 4. Sxc3#
play all play one stop play next play all
(MZ264)
Sally: 31. Det. 1971.
Zum 31 Dez. als kleiner Sylvesterscherz gedacht!:
1. Kc4? - Ka4! 1. Dc4? - Ba5! 1. Db8? -Ba5,2. Kc4 - Ba4!
1. Da2! - Kxa2, 2. Kb4 - Ba5+ , 3. Ka5 - Sc3+, 4. Sxc3#
Ein Springer Mustermatt.
S. 38 Ausgew. S. Aufg. (1989) Nr. 56 (Zucker). (2010-08-30)
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (39365), Model mate, Drag-in sacrifice, Checking key, Minimal
Genre: n#
Computer test: C+, Gustav 4.1d, Brute Force
FEN: 6Q1/8/p7/2K5/8/k7/1p1p4/bn1N4
Reprints: (III) Die Schwalbe 14, p. 348, 04/1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-02-05 more...
83 - P1054729
Alain C. White
More White Rooks 1911
nach A. Arnell
P1054729
(6+4) C+
#4
1. Ta6! f6 2. Tg4 f5 3. Txh4+ Kxh4 4. Txh6#
1. ... f5 2. Tg3 hxg3+ 3. Kg2 Kh4 4. Txh6#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (39778), Drag-in sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal, Rook sacrifice (zweifach)
Genre: n#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 6R1/5p2/7p/2P4k/5P1p/R6P/7K/8
Reprints: 86 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 39, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-17 more...
84 - P1055657
Frantisek Hladik
Ustredni jednota ceskoslovenskych sachistu 1943
5. ehrende Erwähnung
P1055657
(6+7)
#3
1. Tc1! droht 2. Da8+
1. ... Sxc1 2. Tf2+
1. ... Sd6 2. Sge5+ Kxe2 3. Te1#
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: dual 1... Sc5 2.Tf2,Dd5+ (2024-03-14)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (40708), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, pin-mate
Genre: 3#
FEN: 8/5n2/6b1/8/2Rp2NK/1n1N1k2/Q2pR1p1/8
Reprints: 122 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 35, 1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-14 more...
85 - P1056430
Jan Vasta
Ceskoslovenska Republika 1931
P1056430
(6+8) C+
#3
1. Kb7! droht 2. Dg7+
1. ... Tb2 2. Sc5+ Kxc3 3. Tc4#
1. ... Dxc3 2. Sg3+ Ke3 3. Sf1#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (41483), Rook sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 1K6/2p1p3/8/1B4Q1/n2kNRp1/2R3q1/6rb/8
Reprints: 161 FIDE Album 1914-1944/II , p. 42, 1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-01-03 more...
86 - P1056944
Philipp von Klett
3977 Deutsche Schachzeitung , p. 297, 10/1875
P1056944
(12+12) C+
#3
1. Tc8! Lc3 2. Txd5+ Kxd5 3. Txc5 2. ... exd5 3. Te8# 2. ... Lxd5 3. f4#
1. ... d6 2. Sa7
1. ... cxb4 2. fxe3
play all play one stop play next play all
Felber, Volker: Autor ist mit 'P. K. in L.' angegeben (2014-03-08)
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (42000), Drag-in sacrifice, Line opening, Pawn mate, pin-mate
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 4R3/3p2Bn/4prB1/1Nppk2p/1P1b3P/4rbP1/1pP2P1N/1K1R4
Reprints: 30 Schachprobleme [Klett] 1878
8 The Old Cross 4 01/02/1879
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-03 more...
87 - P1056951
Philipp von Klett
3993 Deutsche Schachzeitung , p. 327, 11/1875
P1056951
(9+13)
#3
1. Sd3! droht 2. T5f6++
1. ... exd3 2. Td7 Kxd7 3. Tf7# 2. ... Se7 3. Txe5# 2. ... La2+ Tf4#
1. ... g2+ 2. Tf2+ Kd5 3. Td7#
1. ... Td8 2. T5f6++ Kd5 3. Le6#
play all play one stop play next play all
In der DSZ ist der Autor mit 'P. K. in L.' angegeben.
Henrik Juel: many threats, like 2.Td7,Tf1+, and duals (2023-12-03)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (42007), Sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice, double-check mate, Cross check
Genre: 3#
FEN: 4r1nb/2B2R2/1p2k2p/1P2pR2/1rb1p2K/4P1pB/3n1N1P/4q3
Reprints: 29 Schachprobleme [Klett] 1878
177 Novoe Vremya 12/05/1890
18 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 15, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-03 more...
88 - P1056966
Joseph C. J. Wainwright
The Boston Post 08/1901
P1056966
(8+6) C+
#3
1. Ka2! droht 2. Dh1 droht 3. Db1#
1. ... Kf5 2. Dxg4+ Kxg4 3. Le6# 2. ... Ke4 3. Dg6#
1. ... Le6 2. Dg6+ Lf5 3. Dc6#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (42022), Square vacation, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 7R/b7/8/2p1P3/2B1kpbP/5n2/5PQ1/BK6
Reprints: The White King 1914
57 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 29, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-19 more...
89 - P1058031
Baldur Kozdon
Die Welt 11/08/1972
2. Preis
P1058031
(7+7) C+
#3
1. Te3? Lb5!

1. Sd8! droht 2. Te3
1. ... Lb5 2. Tc4+ Kxc4 3. Te4# 2. ... Lxc4 3. Sc6#
1. ... Lf5 2. Te4+ Kxe4 3. Tc4# 2. ... Lxe4 3. Se6#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (43090), Nahblock (c4,e4), Remote selfblock (b5,f5), Drag-in sacrifice, Rook sacrifice (zweifach)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 2R1R3/5N2/p2K3p/6p1/p2k4/3b4/2pP2P1/2N5
Reprints: Die Schwalbe 16, p. 410, 10/1972
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-10-01 more...
90 - P1058421
Godfrey F. Heathcote
Kentish Mercury 1892
2. Preis
P1058421
(5+8) C+
#3
1. Sd6! droht 2. Dh8+ Ke7 3. Sc8#
1. ... Ke7 2. Df8+ Kxf8 3. Sg6#
1. ... cxd6 2. Dd8+ Kxe5 3. Dg5#
1. ... Kxe5 2. Sc4+ Kf4 3. Df8#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (43483), Model mate (vierfach), Fluchtfeldwechsel, Drag-in sacrifice, Sacrifice key, Sacrifice of white pieces (S, D)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: Q1N5/2p4K/4pk2/4N3/3pp1pP/6r1/8/3b4
Reprints: 534 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 117, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-20 more...
91 - P1059178
Ralf Krätschmer
Der Tagesspiegel 10/05/1998
P1059178
(6+11)
#4
1. Te1! droht 2. Dh2+ Kd4 3. Db2#
1. ... Lh4 2. Lc7+ Sxc7 3. Dd6+ Kxd6 4. e5#
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: duals 1... Lh4 2.Lc7+ Sd6 3.DLxd6+
1... Lg5 2.Dxg5+ Kd4 3.Lb6,Df4,e5 (2022-11-09)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (44244), Bishop sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Queen sacrifice, Pawn mate
Genre: n#
FEN: 3Bn3/3br1p1/2p1pbp1/2p1k3/1pB1P3/1K6/3QR3/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-11-09 more...
92 - P1059860
Peter Hornelund
Zlata Praha 1908
2. Preis
Informalturnier
P1059860
(9+10)
#3
1. De8! droht 2. Sexf6 Kc4 3. Se5#
1. ... Sc6 2. Sxb6 Txe8 3. Sc5#
1. ... Sb7 2. Dxf7 ... 3. Dd5# 2. ... Kxe4 3. Lc2# 2. ... Sf4 3. Sf2#
1. ... f5 2. Se5+ Kxe4 3. Lxf3#
1. ... Sf2 2. Sxf2+ Kc4 3. Sxb6#
1. ... Kc4 2. Sxb6+ Kd3 3. Sc5#
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: dual 1... Sg5 2.Sxb6,Sf2+ (2022-08-28)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (44929), Exchange of roles (wS, Droh.+1.Variante), Knight sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice (wS), Queen sacrifice
Genre: 3#
FEN: r2n4/3NQp1p/1p1P1p1K/p7/4N3/P2kBp1n/3P4/3B4
Reprints: 451 Skakbladet , p. 26, 11/1908
1021 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 180, 12/1980
175 Versunkene Schätze , p. 79, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-08-28 more...
93 - P1060662
Theodore Morris Brown
American Chess-Nuts 1868
P1060662
(5+3) C+
#3
1. Td6! cxd6 2. Tc3 Kxd4 3. Lf6#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (45741), Sacrifice key, Sacrifice of white pieces (T, S), Drag-in sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 8/2pRB3/8/3pk3/3N4/3R1K2/8/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-23 more...
94 - P1060707
Ivan Soroka
Probleemblad 1985
1. Preis
P1060707
(9+12)
#4
1. Se6! droht 2. Lxg6+ Txg6 3. Tf4+ exf4 4. Sd4#
1. ... Td4 2. Sc5+ dxc5 3. Txe5 Kxe5 4. De7#
1. ... Ld4 2. Sg5+ Txg5 3. Lxd5+ Kxd5 4. Db7#
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-03-03)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (45786), Grimshaw, Drag-in sacrifice, Figurenopfer (doppelt)
Genre: n#
FEN: K7/Q3RB2/p2p1Pp1/3pp3/1PpNk1r1/5R2/4P3/b2r1n1n
Reprints: 1. Die Schwalbe 107, p. 323, 10/1987
The Problemist 2002
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-03-02 more...
95 - P1061666
Frank Wilson Wynne
Tijdschrift van den NSB 1904
1./2. Preis geteilt
Turnier der Tijdschrift van der Nederl. Schaakbladet 1904
P1061666
(10+9) C+
#3
1. Td6! droht 2. Df1
1. ... Lxc5 2. Sg3+
1. ... Se6 2. Txd5
1. ... Sf5 2. Dxf5+
1. ... Dxg6 2. Df4+
1. ... Dg5 2. Df1
play all play one stop play next play all
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61, except for several mate duals (2022-07-08)
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (46749), Queen sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice, Blocknutzung, Rook sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: HJ:Popeye 4.61
FEN: 5Q2/b2p2n1/B4RPq/2Pn3p/3Pk1pP/4p3/4N1P1/6K1
Reprints: Lasker's Chess Magazine 1904
2982 Leipziger Illustrirte Zeitung 14/07/1904
392 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 134, 07-08/1904
178 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 45, nach 1910
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-07-11 more...
96 - P1062543
Henry John Clinton Andrews
29 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 97, 1887
P1062543
(9+7) C+
#2
1. Dh2! Dxh2,Dg3 2. Sc6#
1. ... Lxb8,Lc7 2. Sg4#
1. ... Kxd4 2. Db2#
1. ... Kxf6 2. Dh8#
1. ... g4 2. Dxf4#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (47630), Edge to edge (Schlüssel), Sacrifice key, Zugzwang-Goal, Sacrifice key, Sacrifice of white pieces, pin-mate, Drag-in sacrifice (zweifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 1B1RK3/8/3bpNp1/1p2k1p1/1P1N1q2/3P1R2/Q7/8
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-27 more...
97 - P1062737
Charles Planck

P1062737
(6+7) C+
#2
1. Sb5! Kxb5 2. Sd6#
1. ... Txb5 2. Dc2#
1. ... Kd3 2. Dc2#
1. ... c5 2. Dxf1#
1. ... Ld3 2. Sfd6#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (47824), Flight giving sacrifice key, Drag-in sacrifice (Schlüssel), Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 8/8/p1p5/r3pN2/p1k1P3/K1N5/5Q2/3B1b2
Reprints: 268 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 224, 1887
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-10 more...
98 - P1065969
Max Kürschner
Sammler 1884-1885
P1065969
(8+10) C+
#3
1. Dg6! droht 2. Df6
1. ... Kd5 2. De4+ Kxe4 3. Sf6# 2. ... Kd6 3. Dd4#
1. ... Kd7 2. De8+ Kxe8 3. Sf6# 2. ... Kd6 3. Dd8#
play all play one stop play next play all
more ...
comment
Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (51063), Echo, Drag-in sacrifice (zweifach), Queen sacrifice (zweifach)
Genre: 3#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: 6K1/2p5/1pNkp3/1P5N/1P3pP1/4p2b/1nQ1P1nr/8
Reprints: 5726 Deutsche Schachzeitung 02/1885
Die Schwalbe 2003
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-04 more...
99 - P1095606
Maximilian Feigl
Shakhmatnoe obozrenie 1903
1. Preis
5. Turnier 1903
P1095606
(10+11) C+
#3
1. f7! g2 2. Dd2
1. ... e6 2. Txc3 Kxc3 3. Le5#
1. ... Lb8 2. Tb4+
1. ... Lb6 2. Le5+ Kxe5 3. Sxf3#
play all play one stop play next play all

Duplicate Diagram: P1279368

Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61, except for mate duals (2022-07-01)
comment
Keywords: Rook sacrifice, Drag-in sacrifice (zweifach), Bishop sacrifice
Genre: 3#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 5Kb1/b1B1p3/5P1Q/2p5/p2kP2p/PRpP1ppr/P7/4N3
Reprints: 2913 Leipziger Illustrirte Zeitung 12/03/1903
124 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 31, nach 1910
Input: Frank Müller, 2009-12-06
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-07-02 more...
100 - P1115124
Herbert Engel
811 Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung 29/10/1994
P1115124
(4+3) C+
#4
1. Ta5+! Kb3 2. Ta3+ Kxa3 3. Sc5 Sc6 4. Sc2#
play all play one stop play next play all
B12S E7a-S-S D13T m
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comment
Keywords: Miniature Collection (0345514), Miniature, Checking key, Drag-in sacrifice, Rook sacrifice, Model mate
Genre: n#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/8/8/2Rp4/1n2N3/k3N3/8/K7
Reprints: 193 Problemschach-Jahrbuch 1994 D, p. 86, 1994
Input: Felber, Volker, 2010-09-11
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-06-04 more...
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