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1 - P1017980
Lionel Sharples Penrose
London Observer 1921
1. Preis

(9+9) C+
#2

1. ... Tg2 2.Lf3#
1. ... Lg2 2. Dxe3#
1. ... e2 2. Sd2#

1. Kh5! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Tg2 2. Df3#
1. ... Lg2 2. Dg4#
1. ... e2 2. Dxd3#
1. ... Txf1 2. Dg4#
1. ... Txg3 2. Sxg3#
1. ... Lf3+ 2. Dxf3#
1. ... d2 2. Lc2#
1. ... Kxf5 2. Df4#
play all

BS Problemid: 2813
Authors: Penrose, Lionel Sharples
Sources: The Problemist 2001
Het Belgisch Schaakbord (L'Echiquier Belge) 1947
Mate in Two Moves 1931
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1920

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (2813)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.85 (2020-11-17)
FEN: 8/2Np4/3P1p1B/3RpP2/4k1K1/3pp1Q1/5p2/3B1Nrb
Reprints: 32B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Neues Wiener Tagblatt 16/07/1944
Het Belgisch Schaakbord 1947
The Problemist 2001
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Erich Bartel, 2020-11-17 more...

2 - P1018296
Thomas Taverner
504 British Chess Magazine 04/1889

(8+5)
#2

1. Sc5 Dxc5 2. Td3#
1. ... Dd5 2. Sc2#
1. ... De5 2. Dd2#
1. ... Dxf6+ 2. Lxf6#
1. ... De7 2. fxe7#
1. ... Dd7 2. f7#
1. ... De6,D~ 2. Sxe6,Se6#
1. ... Sxb3 2. Sxb3#
1. ... Sc4,Sa5~ 2. Txc4,Tc4#
1. ... f3 2. De3#
play all

Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-04-19)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (3129)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/6B1/2pq1P1K/n7/1N1k1p2/1PRN4/8/4Q3
Reprints: 21 Novoe Vremya 10/06/1889
908 Vart Land 22/05/1890
155 Austrums 01/05/1899
65B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-04-19 more...

3 - P1018324
Valentino Marin y Llovet
British Chess Magazine 1907
1. Preis
13. Turnier des BCM 1908

(6+6) C+
#2

1. Sc5! droht 2. Th5#
1. ... c6 2. Dd4#
1. ... Dxc5 2. e4#
1. ... Sxc5 2. Td4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (3157), Flight giving sacrifice key, Knight sacrifice, Block (d,s,b), Pawn mate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 1b6/2p5/5Q2/q2k4/np2N2R/1P6/4P3/7K
Reprints: 1520 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 9, p. 142, 01/03/1908
72 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 18, nach 1910
7A Simple Two-move Themes 1924
1 Marianne (Paris) 24/03/1937
76 2345 Chess Problems , p. 19, 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

4 - P1018340
Frank Janet
British Chess Magazine 09/1918
nach Samuel Loyd

(6+5) C+
#2

1. Lf8! droht 2. Da1#
1. ... Lxb2 2. Lxh6#
1. ... Kxb2 2. Da3#
play all

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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...

5 - P1018347
Comins Mansfield
2347 British Chess Magazine 03/1922
2. Preis

(8+5)
#2

1. Tg6! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Kxg6 2. Df7#
1. ... Lg5 2. Txg5#
1. ... Se4 2. De6#
1. ... S2d3 2. Dxd3#
1. ... Sd1,Sh1,S2h3,Sg4 2. Dd3#
1. ... Sxg6 2. g4#
1. ... Sxg2,S4d3,Se2,S4h3,Sh5,Se6,Sd5 2. Dg4#
play all

BS Problemid: 3181
Authors: Mansfield, Comins
Sources: Complete Mansfield (Volume I) 1996
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
A Genius of the Two-mover 1936
Years: 1922

Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2023-04-23)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (3181)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 6K1/6p1/7b/4Pk2/2Q2n1P/2B3R1/5nP1/5R2
Reprints: 62D Simple Two-move Themes 1924
4 Tolna Megyei Nepujsag 23/07/1961
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-04-23 more...

6 - P1019655
Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Meyer
? 1864

(6+6) C+
#2

1. Lg7!

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (4494), Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 5B2/8/2N2N2/4r3/3r4/2k1p3/Qb1pP3/3K4
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-03-10 more...

7 - P1019670
Samuel Loyd
Spirit of the Times 1867

(6+4) C+
#2

1. Tf3 Kxf3,e5 2. Sg5#
1. ... Lxf3 2. Db1#
1. ... Sxf3 2. Dh7#
1. ... Lc2,Ld1~ 2. Te2#
1. ... Sf1,Sg4 2. Tg4#,Txg4#
play all

A.C.White: "LOYD lived up to his profession that others were welcome to reproduce and improve his themes better than some writers are wont to do.
There are dozens of instances on record where his problems closely anticipate later work by other composers, but I have seldom found that he made any objection thereto. On the whole I think he had a certain feeling of pride that others should follow in his footsteps twenty or fifty years after him. More than once I have shown him versions by distinguished modern composers, and he would laugh and say: " Has So-and-so really just published that ? Why, I made it when I was eighteen." It is impossible to refer to all these cases in such a book as this. No. 273 is a single striking instance among many, which I discussed at some length in the British Chess Magazine for February, 1910."

vgl. P1064133
Henrik Juel: 1... Ke5 is a selfcheck, probably 1... e5 was intended
The other (less interesting) defenses are
1... L~/S~ 2.Te2/Tg4# (2021-07-25)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (4509)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2021-07-25): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/5N2/4p3/2K5/4k3/7R/3B2Rn/3b3Q
Reprints: 274 American Chess-Nuts 1868
62 Chess Strategy (Loyd) 1878
34 Sammlung leichterer Schachaufgaben I 1881
23 Plzenske listy 23/08/1890
El Tiempo Ilustrado 114 24/09/1893
Frankfurter Schachzeitung 1897
9116 Deutsche Schachzeitung 4, p. 120, 04/1898
4 Vynalezy a Pokroky 2 1904
British Chess Magazine , p. 80, 02/1910
21 Vliegend Blaadje 02/03/1912
273 Sam Loyd and his Chess Problems 1913
329 Szachista Polski 06/1914
Ostdeutsche Morgenpost 25/02/1922
2B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
16 Vooruit 27/12/1924
28 Comoedia 26/11/1933
2e-603 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-30 more...

8 - P1020168
Samuel Loyd
Musical World 1860

(5+5) C+
#2

1. Lh1! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Ke3 2. Dxf3#
1. ... exf4 2. De6#
1. ... d5 2. Sg2#
1. ... f5 2. Dxf3#
play all

BS Problemid: 5009
Authors: Loyd, Sam
Sources: American Chess Nuts 1868
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1860

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87
1.Lh1! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Ke3,f5 2.D:f3#
1. ... e:f4 2.De6#
1. ... d5 2.Sg2# (2021-11-30)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5009)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2021-11-30): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/8/3p1p2/1N2p3/4kNQ1/5n2/2K3B1/8
Reprints: American Chess-Nuts 1868
66 Sammlung leichterer Schachaufgaben II 1882
6 Hufvudstadsbladet 08/04/1888
16F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
64 Neues Grazer Tagblatt 08/02/1925
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-04-13 more...

9 - P1020525
William A. Shinkman

(8+6) C+
#2

1. Tf1! droht 2. De3#
1. ... exf1=S 2. Db2#
1. ... Sg3 2. Df4#
1. ... e1=D 2. Txe1#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (5370), Sacrifice key, under-promotion (sS), Rook sacrifice, Switchback (wT)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/2K1p3/2P1B2p/2N1k2n/7P/3p3N/4pQ2/4R3
Reprints: ? 1885
Tijdschrift van den NSB 1907
White to Play 1913
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
The Golden Argosy 1929
58 Das Schachproblem , p. 54, 1937
39 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 23, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-04 more...

10 - P1022217
Samuel Loyd
371 Chess Record 12/1876

(6+4)
#2

1. Sf2! droht 2. Sxh3#
1. ... Kh4 2. S2e4#
1. ... Kf4,Kf5,Kxf6 2. Sxh3#
play all

Set: "Fancies" - Centennial Tourney

5-fach fluchtfeldgebender Schlüssel
Loyd in 'Chess Strategy': "The object of a problem, therefore, being to capture and mate the King, we find a peculiar beauty and difficulty in moves that have an adverse tendency. Take for example the question of capturing the King, we find that a move that frees, instead of confining the King, gives a brilliancy and difficulty to the position that could not be obtained through the medium of any other key move. In 406, the King, being already hedged in, it makes a very pretty key move to give him five avenues of escape."
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.85 (2021-05-16)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7073)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/7K/2Rn1N2/6k1/6N1/2n4p/8/4QR2
Reprints: 406 Chess Strategy (Loyd) , p. 203, 1878
364 Sam Loyd and his Chess Problems 1913
38E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Diario de Noticias (Rio) 26/10/1930
56 Bote von der Ybbs 12/12/1930
2a-12 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Neue Deister Zeitung 02/10/2004
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2021-05-16 more...

11 - P1022224
William A. Shinkman
T122 Huddersfield College Magazine 10/1877
Preis bester Zweizüger

(5+4) C+
#2

1. La4! d6 2. Sbc7#
1. ... f6 2. Sdc7#
1. ... e4 2. Dxe4#
1. ... Kxd5 2. Lb3#
1. ... f5 2. Dg8#
play all

Zur kuriosen Geschichte dieses Problems s. Huddersfield College Magazin 1878, S.157

athulin: While this problem won a prize, it was not the 1st prize, which went to the set by Finlinson. Instead it was a special prize for the best #2 of the tourney. (2021-07-28)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7080), Batterieabbau, Flight giving sacrifice key, ambush, Selfblock (dreifach), Switchback
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/3p1p1Q/1K2k3/1N1Np3/8/1B6/8/8
Reprints: Chess Chips 1878
72 Oesterreichische Lesehalle , p. 128, 08/1881
94 Sammlung leichterer Schachaufgaben II 1882
181 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 23/04/1882
(12) Nuova Rivista degli Scacchi , p. 133, 06-07/1891
4 Austrums 01/02/1905
259 Journal de Rouen 23/05/1908
22 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 5, p. 66, 05/1921
35 L'Express du Midi 06/08/1923
92E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
The Golden Argosy 1929
5 Combat (Paris) 21/07/1946
600 Schach-Magazin 3, p. 94, 03/1951
100 Years of the American Two-move Chess Problem 1962
VII Szachy 05/1971
415 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 96, 1982
Solving in Style [Nunn] 1985
Schach-Echo 14, p. 386, 07/1992
2b-263 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Felber, Volker, 2024-03-22 more...

12 - P1022225
Johannes Kohtz
Carl Kockelkorn
Ausgewählte Schachaufgaben 1861

(7+6)
#2

1. Le7! droht 2. Lf6#
1. ... Kxe3 2. Lc5#
1. ... Kc3 2. Dh8#
1. ... Ke5 2. Lc5#
play all

in 'Simple Two-move Themes' wird als Quelle angegeben: 'Zum Feierabend' 1877
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-06-25)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7081)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 4Q3/rn6/pK6/6P1/1B1k4/1p2N1P1/3pP3/8
Reprints: Zum Feierabend 1877
392 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 22, p. 211, 30/05/1886
Ilustracya Polska 10/10/1902
38D Simple Two-move Themes 1924
247 Schach-Express , p. 157, 15/05/1948
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-06-25 more...

13 - P1022234
Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Meyer
V. The Boy's Own Paper 02/1879

(7+5) C+
#2

1. Tc8! Kxb2 2. Sd3#
1. ... Kd4 2. Sb3#
1. ... Lxb2 2. Sb3#
play all

Version zu P1047719
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7090), Zugzwang-Goal, Model mate (dreifach), Flight-giving key
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 1R6/3p4/3B4/2N1p3/4P3/2k5/pRB2K2/b7
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
54 Neues Grazer Tagblatt 04/01/1925
433 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 99, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-25 more...

14 - P1022248
Philipp von Klett
Zum Feierabend 1879

(5+4) C+
#2

1. De2! (ZZ)
1. ... Kxc5 2. Dxe5#
1. ... e4 2. Dh5#
1. ... bxc5 2. Dd3#
1. ... Sb3,S~ 2. Dc4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7104)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/5K2/1p6/1BBkp3/8/P3Q3/3n4/8
Reprints: 40 Sammlung leichterer Schachaufgaben III 1887
20 Postimees 19/11/1921
3a Simple Two-move Themes 1924
2 Salzburger Volkszeitung 28/01/1950
2b-264 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: James Malcom, 2021-07-17 more...

15 - P1022259
William Geary
686 London Figaro 21/01/1880

(10+4) C+
#2

1. Sf5! Kxf5 2. Sd4#
1. ... Ke6 2. Lc4#
1. ... Kd5 2. Sc3#
1. ... Ke4 2. Lc6#
play all

HPN nennt als Quelle: Figaro, Ill, 1880
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7115), Plus flights
Genre: 2#
Computer test: C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 2K5/8/5p2/RB2k1pP/1P1N2p1/6P1/2P1N3/4R3
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
180 Hamburger Problem-Nachrichten (10) 05-06/1948
(D) Die Schwalbe 20, p. 26, 04/1973
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2021-10-12 more...

16 - P1022278
Charles Alexander Gilberg
Danbury News 1876
1. Preis

(7+5) C+
#2

1. Df1! waiting
1. ... Kxe6+ 2. Df5#
1. ... De3+ 2. Txe3#
1. ... Dxe1 2. Dxe1#
1. ... Sc7,S~ 2. Df6#
1. ... Txc5,T~ 2. Df4#
1. ... De2 2. Txe2,Dxe2# (Dual)
play all

Urdruck-Jahr unklar. Die meisten Quellen (incl. 'Comoedia', '2345 Chess Problems' und vor allem 'Crumbs from the Chess-board by C.A.Gilberg himself!') geben "Danbury News 1881" als Originalquelle an. Das kann aber nicht stimmen, da bereits im 1878 erschienenen 'Chess Chips' [J.P. Taylor] nachgedruckt mit dem Vermerk "Prize for best two-mover, Danbury News"!
1866 stammt aus der PS+-DB (Ettl, id=46418).
A.Buchanan: The half-pinned bQ threatens to capture wRd1, and to check wK an unprovided check if wR shifts. Therefore, look for keys which protect wRd1. The "pins" targeting e6 are very suspicious, and suggest that wQ must move to allow bK to retreat there. Must be possible to extend this idea to 4 pinned pieces covering f5, although mating piece would have to be pawn. (2016-11-24)
athulin: The date of the tournament should be 1877 -- The first Danbury News Tourney (in distinction from their earlier buying problems) concerned problems sent in between August and September of 1877.
(See Hartford Times for the date 1887-08-02 at www.chessarch.com in the excavations section).

As only one prize was offered for #2 and one for #3, it may be clearer to describe the award as
'best #2' or 'prize #2', as the '1.' seems to suggests there may be additional prizes (2. 3., ... and so on) (2022-04-20)
athulin: Sorry ... See Hartford Times for the date *1877-08-02* ... (2022-04-20)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7134), Flight giving sacrifice key, pin-mate (dreifach), Cross check
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 4n3/8/Q3N1pR/2Brk1K1/4q3/8/B7/4R3
Reprints: P27 Chess Chips 1878
1 Crumbs from the chess-board 1890
47a Simple Two-move Themes 1924
270 Comoedia 30/08/1936
100 Years of the American Two-move Chess Problem 1962
4 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 33, 1965
11 Rätselvolle Schachaufgaben 1980
445 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems 1982
132 Die Stern-Schachprobleme [Klüver] 1991
Schach-Echo 19, p. 520, 10/1993
2a-23 2345 Chess Problems 1997
65 Problemas para gente sin problemas 2003
L'Echiquier Belge , p. 18, 09-10/2010
L'Echiquier Belge , p. 15, 07-08/2015
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-20 more...

17 - P1022304
Charles Planck
Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 1884

(5+5) C+
#2

1. Kg2! droht 2. Df3#
1. ... Lf4 2. Db1#
1. ... Le3 2. d3#
1. ... Se5 2. Sc5#
1. ... Sd4 2. Sc3#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7160), Block (l,l,s,s)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/2pN4/2n5/1N1p2b1/4k3/7K/3P4/5Q2
Reprints: 247 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 214, 1887
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
469 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 106, 1982
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

18 - P1022325
Benjamin Glover Laws
Arthur Ford Mackenzie
615 The Chess Monthly 01/1885
ehrende Erwähnung

(10+4)
#2

1. Th4! (Zugzwang) Kc3 2. Se2#
1. ... Ke3 2. Te2#
1. ... Ke5 2. Sh5#
1. ... Kc5 2. Sd3#
1. ... Kxc4 2. Tc2#
1. ... Ke4 2. Sd5#
1. ... fxg2,f2 2. Se6#
1. ... c5 2. Sd5#
play all

Motto: "I stand alone!"
Felber, Volker: Siehe gespiegelt unter P1213813 (2011-10-11)
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-04-07)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7181), X flights (TSSS)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/3p4/2pP3N/8/K1Bk1N2/5pQ1/1R4P1/B6R
Reprints: 55 Sammlung leichterer Schachaufgaben III , p. 32, 1887
12 Perekonnaleht 15/03/1914
13 Het Oplossen van Schaakproblemen , p. 32, 1919
38F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
An English Bohemian 1933
Die Welt 17/05/1946
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2022-04-07 more...

19 - P1022352
Karl Alfred Stahl
Buffalo Sunday Times 04/04/1886
3. Preis

(10+3)
#2

1. Da8

BS Problemid: 7208
Authors: Stahl, Karl
Sources: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1886

Vorweggenommen durch P1022354 , s.a. den Artikel im BCM 1886, S.441ff. Dort heißt es: "In justice to Mr. Rowland it must be noted that he undoubtedly can claim priority of publication over Herr Stahl. The Jamaica Gleaner assumed the contrary—in a recent article—upon the strength of a reprint of Mr. Rowland's version by Professor Brownson, but we have personally seen the Dublin Evening Mail of March 4th, and can vouch for the previous appearance of the position there and then.
It is somewhat curious that two of these, no doubt unconscious, reproductions should have occurred to problems crowned or highly commended in the self-same tourney. The Rowland—Stahl case is not quite so startling as the others, although the resemblance is striking enough and, if known in time, might probably have affected the award. ... the slight deviation on move one in these bi-move problems would rather tend to confirm the notion of deliberate piracy, were they the work of authors unknown to fame. We of course entertain no such suspicion and although the name of K. Stahl is almost unknown to us, yet we plainly see the probability that this composer's work was at Buffalo prior to March 4th, as also the utter unlikelihood he could have seen the Dublin Evening Mail of that date. The foregoing expose will undoubtedly not be without its utility, if composers will read aright the two-fold lesson it conveys. Viz :—First. Do not continue to harp upon old themes in a thin disguise. Let "the Bristol" rest in peace, and disturb no more the bones of "the poor Indian" or such used up subjects as the six move flight square two-mover. Second. Only false prophets tell you the future of the problem art points to positions with few pieces and scant variety. On the contrary, that way lies piracy and consequent mortification of spirit!"

Laut "simple Two-move Themes" war das Publikationsdatum allerdings "Jan., 1886"
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61
Knight wheel (2020-09-19)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7208)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/1R6/5P2/3n4/2N3PK/2P2k1N/Q1P2p2/5B2
Reprints: British Chess Magazine , p. 441, 11/1886
95 Sammlung leichterer Schachaufgaben III 1887
193 La Ilustracion artistica , p. 322, 14/05/1900
91 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 44, 12/1901
150 I Uppnami 25/04/1902
61A Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2020-09-19 more...

20 - P1022381
Harry A. Boardman
Detroit Free Press 1887

(4+4)
#2

BS Problemid: 7237
Authors: Boardman, Harry
Sources: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1887

athulin: Detroit Free Press, v. 46, i. 122 (1881-01-15), p. 8, prb. 1008.
Often reprinted with the date '1887', but unless that can be
substantiated, it should probably be suspected to be a misprint
for '1881'. (checked against scans at newspaper.com; Albrecht 37978 also has '1881'.) (2022-09-12)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7237)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 1B6/1Q6/4rp2/2kN4/8/2K1p3/8/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1922
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Frank Müller, 2016-01-17 more...

21 - P1022382
Frank Healey
6230 Deutsche Schachzeitung 02/1887

(6+5) C+
#2

1. Db8-h2!
1. ... Se3-d1,S~ 2. Se1-c2#
1. ... Th3-h4,T~ 2. Se1-f3#
1. ... Th3xh2,Tf3 2. Se1-f3#
1. ... Th3-g3,Th8+ 2. Dh2-h8#
1. ... g5-g4 2. Dh2-f4#
play all

Sally: Zugewchsel (Abwälzung der Zugplicht)
1. Dh2! - Sc2, 2. Sxc2#. 1. - Sc4, 2. Sc2#. 1. -Bg4,2.Df4#
1. - Tg3, 2. Dh8#. 1.- tf3,2. Sxf3. 1. Txh2, 2. Sf3#,.
1. Th8+, 2. Dxh8. Nr. 30 S. ohne Partner für Könner (H. Grasemann 1982). (2012-01-27)
Jürgen Kratz: Urdruck: 761 The Field (London) 21. August 1886!
Reprint: 64 Montreal Gazette 1. Dezember 1886. (2023-10-03)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7238)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.67
FEN: KQ6/8/2R5/3p2p1/3k4/4n2r/1P3N2/4N3
Reprints: 220 Brüderschaft 1, p. 4, 01/01/1887
448 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 25, p. 229, 19/06/1887
Ilustracya Polska 29/08/1902
8 A Collection of Two Hundred Chess Problems [Healey] 1908
27E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Neues Österreich 18/11/1950
II Szachy 05/1971
2 Szachy 08/1984
2a-33 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-02-27 more...

22 - P1022459
Eduard S. Montwid
The Chess Monthly 1892
after W. Ebert, May 1892

(7+3)
#2

1. Sh4 Kxf4 2. Dd6#
1. ... Kd4 2. Sf3#
1. ... d4 2. Tf5#
1. ... e3 2. Sg6#
play all

BS Problemid: 7315
Authors: Montvid, E
Sources: 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1892

Duplicate Diagram: P1287917

in "Simple Two-move Themes" schreibt sich der Autornachname: "Montvide", in 'Amitié et nature' ohne 'e' "Montvid", dort ist als Urdruckjahr angegeben: 1891
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-04-04)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7315)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/8/Q3P3/3pk2K/1P2pR2/8/3P2N1/8
Reprints: 1E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
31 Amitie et nature 07-08/1964
2b-274 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2021-07-28 more...

23 - P1022462
Walter Gleave
1280 The English Mechanic and World of Science 13/11/1891

(5+5) C+
#2

1. Kd7! droht 2. Dc5#
1. ... Kd4 2. Ke6#
1. ... Kf5 2. Kd6#
1. ... f5 2. Dc3#
play all

Thema: weiße Königsbatterien
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87
1.Kd7! (2.Dc5#)
1. ... Kd4 2.Ke6#
1. ... Kf5 2.Kd6#
1. ... f5 2.Dc3# (2021-12-22)
Teppo Mänttä: The English Mechanic and World of Science 1891 (2021-12-23)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7318)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2021-12-22): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: B1QR4/2K3p1/5pr1/4k3/7n/8/8/2B5
Reprints: 89F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2021-12-24 more...

24 - P1022563
Johannes Öhquist
241 Shakhmatny Journal , p. 356, 11-12/1892

(5+3) C+
#2

1. d3? (Zugzwang)
1. ... Sd4 2. Db8#
1. ... Sc1,Se2~ 2. f4#
1. ... f4 2. Dc5#
1. ... Sf4!

1. f3! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Sd4 2. Db8#
1. ... Sf4 2. d4#
1. ... Sc1,Se2~ 2. f4#
1. ... f4 2. Dc5#
play all

Duplicate Diagram: P1401416

1. Internationales Zweizüger-Turnier des 'Schachmatny Journal', Einsendung Nr. XXVI, Motto: "Sancta simplicitas"

steingetreu vorweggenommen durch P1401416
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7419), anticipated (P1401416), Zugzwang-Goal, Pure mate (dreifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/6K1/8/4kp2/1Q6/8/B2PnP2/8
Reprints: Vorwärts 09/04/1910
68D Simple Two-move Themes 1924
3 Versunkene Schätze , p. 14, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-05-06 more...

25 - P1022587
Joseph Ney Babson
New Orleans Times-Democrat 21/05/1893

(10+4) C+
#2

1. a4! Txa4 2. Tb1#
1. ... Tc1 2. Td2#
1. ... Te4 2. Dd3#
1. ... Tg3 2. De2#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7443), Block, Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: K7/7B/Q7/3PP3/7B/4r3/PRR3p1/r2k2N1
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
80 Das Schachproblem , p. 66, 1937
100 Years of the American Two-move Chess Problem 1962
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

26 - P1022588
Otto B. Wurzburg
Philadelphia Mercury 1893
1. Preis

(6+6)
#2

1. Se6!

Als Quelle wird im Ndr. von 1965 "Philadelphia Herald, 1893" angegeben, fehlt in der PDB.

Henrik Juel: trial after 1... La7 (2024-02-11)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7444)
Genre: 2#
FEN: Qb4K1/8/2R5/3k4/2pNR3/1r4p1/r5B1/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
100 Years of the American Two-move Chess Problem 1962
17 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 37, 1965
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-11 more...

27 - P1022625
Rudolf L'hermet
New York State Journal 1894
1. Preis

(8+4) C+
#2

1. Lh6! Ld3 2. exd3#
1. ... Lf3 2. exf3#
1. ... Lxc6,L~ 2. e4#
1. ... Dg5,Dxh6 2. e3#
1. ... Sg3,S~ 2. Lxf4#
1. ... De3 2. Lxe3#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7481), Albino, Wartezug, Black correction, discovered checkmate, pin-mate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 2K5/8/2R1P3/6Bn/4bq2/8/NN1kPQ2/8
Reprints: 798 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 15, p. 132, 08/04/1894
4 Evening Bulletin (Honolulu) 30/03/1901
94D Simple Two-move Themes , p. 189, 1924
146 Arbeiter-Zeitung (Wien) 11/07/1927
157 Comoedia 13/07/1935
XIV Die Schwalbe 93, p. 349, 09/1935
II Deutsche Schachblätter , p. 108, 04/1936
544 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 119, 1982
26 Encyclopedia of Chess Problems , p. 19, 2012
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-20 more...

28 - P1022644
I. Ingeborg
8452v Deutsche Schachzeitung 09/1895

(8+2)
#2

1. Df1! Kxf6 2. Lb2#
1. ... Sxh4,Sxd2 2. Sc6#
1. ... Sd4 2. Sg6#
play all

BS Problemid: 7500
Authors: Ingeborg, I
Sources: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1895

Alfred Pfeiffer: Autorname "Ingeborg" ist vermutlich ein Pseudonym. Dazu Jan Kalendovský in http://web.telecom.cz/vaclav.kotesovec/kalendovsky_ingeborg.pdf (tschechisch). Das Diagramm in diesem PDF hat zusätzlich wBd7 und sBh5. (2014-02-28)
Mario Richter: Wegen P1287960 und P1288082 liegt die Vermutung nahe, daß "Ingeborg in Prossnitz" ein Pseudonym von Ottmar Nemo und/oder Max Feigl ist. (2018-07-28)
Vaclav Kotesovec: Correct URL of this article is http://www.kotesovec.cz/kalendovsky_ingeborg.pdf (2021-04-11)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7500)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: rawbats
FEN: 4K3/4N3/5N2/1Q1Pk3/7P/B4n2/3P4/8
Reprints: 58F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Website Vaclav Kotesovec 06/08/2010
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2018-07-29 more...

29 - P1022659
Josef Pospisil
Ceske Listy Sachove 1897

(5+7) C+
#2

1. Sh2! droht 2. Dg4#
1. ... Kg5+ 2. Lf4#
1. ... g5 2. Dd3#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7515), Flight-giving key, Cross check, double-check mate, Model mate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 5r2/8/4r1p1/R3Bk2/3Q3p/5N2/n2b4/5K2
Reprints: American Chess Magazine 1897
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
563 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 123, 1982
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-18 more...

30 - P1022689
Nikolai I. Maximow
893 Shakhmatny Journal 09-10/1896

(6+3)
#2

1. Da8! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Kc4 2. Da2#
1. ... Ke4,Ke5,Ke6 2. Te7#
1. ... Kc6 2. Se7#
play all

Vorwaarts = Sociaal-democratisch Dagblad (Redakteur der Schachspalte: Dr. M.Euwe)

im Original offensichtlicher Druckfehler sBb4
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-04-15)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7546)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 4Q3/1R6/3p4/3k1NK1/1P6/3p4/3P4/8
Reprints: 38B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
72 Jüdische Stimme 12/10/1928
14 Vorwaarts 06/07/1929
2b-280 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2019-03-15 more...

31 - P1022723
Samuel Loyd
New York Commercial Advertiser 1897

(9+5)
#2

1. Dh7! Sxh7 2. Sxd5#
1. ... Kxd4 2. Sd3#
1. ... Sxf4+ 2. Kxf6#
1. ... Se7+ 2. Dxe7#
play all

Henrik Juel: duals like 1... Sb4 2.De7,Kxf6# (2023-12-18)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7581), Flight giving sacrifice key, Sacrifice of white pieces (D,S,S), discovered checkmate, pin-mate (doppelt), Battery creation (Schlüssel)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 3R3B/Q7/5nK1/3n4/3NkNR1/2p2p2/2P2P2/8
Reprints: Sam Loyd and his Chess Problems 1913
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
224 Sam Loyd und seine Schachaufgaben , p. 188, 1926
100 Years of the American Two-move Chess Problem 1962
55 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 29, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-18 more...

32 - P1022724
Godfrey F. Heathcote
Northern Whig 1897
2. Preis

(10+8) C+
#2

1. Dc3? gxf6!

1. Db3! Txb3 2. cxb3#
1. ... cxb3 2. c4#
1. ... gxf6 2. c3#
1. ... Ta4 2. Dxb5#
1. ... c3 2. De6#
1. ... e2 2. Dh3#
1. ... Df4 2. Se7#
1. ... Dxg6 2. Tf1#
1. ... Dh8 2. Tg5#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7582), Zugzwang-Goal, Sacrifice key, Queen sacrifice, Knight sacrifice, Block, Battery mates, Line opening
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/3K2p1/3P1NNq/1p3k1p/1rp4P/Q3p3/2P5/BB4R1
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
82 Versunkene Schätze , p. 41, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

33 - P1022743
P. I. Maracoulin
Kentish Mercury 1898
1. Preis

(7+6) C+
#2

1. Sb5 Kxe6 2. Df7#
1. ... Txe6 2. Dc5#
1. ... Tc6 2. Te5#
1. ... Td6,Ta6~(auf a-Linie) 2. Txd6,Td6#
1. ... Tb6,La5 2. Da2#
1. ... Lb6 2. Td6#
1. ... Lc7,Ld8~ 2. Sxc7,Sc7#
1. ... Sxe6 2. Df3#
1. ... Sf5,Sg7~ 2. Dxf5,Df5#
1. ... Sf4,Sg2~ 2. Sxf4,Sf4#
play all

das 'Minneapolis Journal' gibt den Autor falsch mit "Paul Maxacouten" an, richtig laut 'Philadelphia Times': "Paul Ivanovitch Marakoulin"
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7601), Zugzwang-Goal, Selfblock, Line closure
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 3b2K1/6n1/r3R1N1/3k4/1P1N4/3P4/5Qn1/7b
Reprints: 1840 Philadelphia Times 01/01/1899
159 Austrums 01/07/1899
16 Minneapolis Journal 05/01/1901
42C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
84 Versunkene Schätze , p. 41, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-11 more...

34 - P1022777
Hermann von Gottschall
Deutsches Wochenschach 1899
after B.M. Neill 1881

(6+5)
#2

1. Df3 Lxc6 2. Dxc6#
1. ... Lxf3,Le4+ 2. Le4,Lxe4#
1. ... Lxe6,La2 2. Lb7#
1. ... Txf3, Te3~(3-Reihe) 2. Lxd5#
1. ... Txe6,Te3~(e-Linie) 2. Da3#
play all

BS Problemid: 7635
Authors: von Gottschall, H
Sources: 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1899

Laut 'Simple Two-move Themes' ist die Originalquelle "Deutsches Wochenschach, Dec. 3, 1899", was aber offensichtlich wegen des früheren Veröffentlichungstermins in 'Austrum' nicht stimmen kann.
Die Information "after B.M. Neill 1881" stammt auch aus 'Simple Two-move Themes'.
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (except for the minor dual 1... Ta3 2.Lxd5,Dxa3#) (2021-10-07)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7635)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/p6K/k1B1R3/1pPb3Q/1P6/4r3/8/8
Reprints: 161 Austrums 01/08/1899
22E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Straßburger neueste Nachrichten 21/09/1940
2c-348 2345 Chess Problems 1997
3026 Der Standard (Wien) 23/11/2019
1898 Scobs lignea 03/12/2019
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-05-19 more...

35 - P1022812
Henry William Barry
La Strategie 11/1901
1. Preis

(8+8) C+
#2

1. Dg4! droht 2. Sd4#
1. ... Kb5 2. Sc7#
1. ... Kd5 2. Sg5#
1. ... Kd7 2. Sxg7#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (7670), discovered checkmate (doppelt), Flight-giving key (zweifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 6B1/1p2b1p1/1Bk1N2R/8/pnN2p2/8/b1P4K/3Q4
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
22 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 38, 1965
63 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 31, 1967
85 Versunkene Schätze , p. 41, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-14 more...

36 - P1027064
Laurits Andreas Munck
Tidsskrift for Skak 1901

(7+3)
#2

BS Problemid: 11947
Authors: Munck, Andreas
Sources: 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1901

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87
1. Sf6! droht 2. S6d7#
1. ... Kxf6 2. Td7#
1. ... Dxf6 2. f4#
1. ... f4 2. Td5# (2022-11-18)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (11947)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 4NN2/5P2/8/4kpq1/K2R4/8/5P2/B7
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Frank Müller, 2017-01-22 more...

37 - P1027107
Johannes J. Colpa
Tijdschrift van den NSB 1902

(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#
play all

more ...
comment

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...

38 - P1027127
Johannes van Dijk
Tijdschrift van den NSB , p. 17, 01/1903
1. Preis
Discendo-Discimus-50-JT

(7+8)
#2

1. Se3! droht 2. Df1#
1. ... dxe3 2. d4#
1. ... Txe3 2. d3#
1. ... Lxe3 2. dxe3#
1. ... f2 2. Dd1#
play all

Motto: "De klok slaat I"
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-02-06)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12010)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/5pq1/6b1/8/3prbN1/1R3p2/KR1Pk2P/Q7
Reprints: 5 Helsingfors Posten 14/03/1903
11F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2019-11-25 more...

39 - P1027156
Henry D'Oyly Bernard
Western Daily Mercury 26/11/1903
J. Juchli 1898

(9+6) C+
#2*

* 1. ... Kf5 2. e4#

1. Ta1! Kf5 2. Db1#
1. ... d5 2. Ld3#
1. ... e6,e5 2. Sxd6#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12039), Mutate, Bahnung (TD), Changed mates, Pawn mate (Satz)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.85
FEN: 4N3/4p3/3p4/7p/1pB1kP1R/pP6/K3P3/4R1Q1
Reprints: 9 Washington Times 16/01/1904
Casopis ceskoslovenskych sachistu 1906
Casopis Ceskych Sachistu 1906
97 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 05/1913
All Change Here! 1919
18B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
640 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 136, 1982
Solving in Style [Nunn] 1985
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-02-15 more...

40 - P1027166
Walter Freiherr von Holzhausen
Deutsches Wochenschach 23/10/1904

(6+5) C+
#2

1. Kh5! droht 2. Tg6#
1. ... Txa4 2. Dxb5#
1. ... g5 2. Dc6#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12049), pin-mate, Deckungsverlust, Knight sacrifice, indirekte Entfesselung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2022-11-04): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/p5p1/k7/rq1Q2K1/N7/5P2/6R1/5B2
Reprints: 432 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 11, 01/1905
24B The White King , p. 53, 1914
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-11-05 more...

41 - P1027188
Godfrey F. Heathcote
Revue d'Echecs 1904
1. Preis
Turnier der Revue 1904

(7+7)
#2

1. Da6! droht 2. Td1#
1. ... e1=D 2. Tf3#
1. ... Te4+ 2. Ld4#
1. ... Tb7+ 2. Lb6#
1. ... d5+ 2. Lc5#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-12-25)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12071), Battery mates, Cross check (dreifach), pin-mate, double-check mate
Genre: 2#
FEN: b4b2/3r4/3pr3/8/1K5N/2PR4/Q3p3/5kBR
Reprints: Lasker's Chess Magazine 1904
53 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 14, nach 1910
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
66 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 39, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-12-24 more...

42 - P1027225
Frederick E. Gamage
Deutsche Schachzeitung 1905

(10+2)
#2

1. Da1! droht 2. Dxd4#
play all

Henrik Juel: 1.Da1 thr. 2.Dxd4#
duals after ½... Le5,Lc5 (2024-02-04)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12108), Minimal (b)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/N7/1P1kBP2/N4P2/3b4/8/K2P1B2/6Q1
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-05 more...

43 - P1027232
Godfrey F. Heathcote
Hampstead and Highgate Express 1905
1. Preis
8. Zweier-Turnier 1905-1906

(10+11) C+
#2

1. Tcc7 droht 2. Sc3#
1. ... Se6 2. Ted7#
1. ... Sc6 2. Tcd7#
1. ... Sb5 2. Tc5#
1. ... Sxb3 2. Dd3#
1. ... Sc2 2. b4#
1. ... Se2 2. Dxh5#
1. ... Sf3 2. De4#
1. ... Sf5 2. Te5#
play all

more ...
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12115), Knight's wheel (s), Mirror mate (dreifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 6K1/pN2R1PQ/p7/r2k3r/N2n4/1P2p3/BB5p/2Rb2bq
Reprints: 1430 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 23, p. 364, 10/06/1906
682 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 135, 09/1906
54 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 14, nach 1910
20 Badische Presse 09/07/1921
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
44E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
3 The Week-End Problems Book , p. 157, 1932
5 Journal de Geneve 04/12/1932
19 Schachmatai ir bridzas 01/03/1934
9 Chess Problems: Introduction to an Art , p. 34, 1963
67 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 39, 1970
628 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 134, 1982
Chess Wizardry [Rice] 1996
1614 Encyclopedia of Chess Problems 2012
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-05-31 more...

44 - P1027244
Josef Volf
Lidove Noviny 1905

(8+9) C+
#2

1. Sf3! droht 2. Dh4#
1. ... Txf3 2. gxf3#

1. ... Dxd5 2. Db1#
1. ... Txd5 2. Dh7#
1. ... Txg2 2. Sxd2#
play all

F. Chlubna: Drei Modellmatts nach s. Selbstfesselungen, ein Rekord, der nicht mehr überboten wurde.

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12127), Model mate (dreifach), selfpinning (dreifach), Pawn mate, pin-mate (dreifach), Rook sacrifice, Knight sacrifice, Task (Construction)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/K1pr4/2B2P2/p2R2B1/4k2N/6p1/qp1p1rP1/7Q
Reprints: 16a Das interessante Blatt 16/04/1914
87E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
201 Chess Problems: Tasks and Records , p. 86, 1995
33 Versunkene Schätze , p. 24, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-09 more...

45 - P1027346
Murray Marble
La Strategie 09/1907

(7+9)
#2

1. Tc4!

Henrik Juel: double threat and many duals (2024-02-14)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12229), Sacrifice key
Genre: 2#
FEN: 1n1n1K2/2B4p/R7/1pPk3r/6Q1/1P6/2R3b1/3rb3
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
29 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 40, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-14 more...

46 - P1027352
Constantin G. Gavrilov
3148 Tidskrift för Schack 12/1907
1. Preis 2. Halbjahr 1907

(6+9) C+
#2

1. Db5! droht 2. Td1#
1. ... Dxd5 2. Te2#
1. ... Sd4 2. Dxb4#
1. ... Sf2 2. Tg1#
1. ... Se3 2. Te2#
1. ... Td4 2. Sf3#
1. ... Se3 2. Te2#
1. ... Dxb2,Dd4 2. Te2#
1. ... De2 2. Txe2#
play all

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comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12235), Rook sacrifice, Deckungsverlust, Line closing
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 3rQ3/8/b2p4/K2Rq3/1p3rn1/8/1Nn3RN/4k3
Reprints: Otavan 14/03/1908
1524 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 13, p. 206, 29/03/1908
953 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 70, 05/1908
46 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 12, nach 1910
45 Postimees 02/09/1922
24A Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-09 more...

47 - P1027360
Arthur William Daniel
Western Daily Mercury 07/06/1907
1. Preis
Turnier 1907
Western Daily Mercury

(8+7) C+
#2

1. Sa5! droht 2. Dd6#
1. ... Ke5+ 2. Sf3#
1. ... Kxc5 2. Se4#
1. ... Le5 2. Dc6#
1. ... Lf8 2. Sh3#
1. ... Txc5 2. De6#
play all

Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-06-19)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12244), Provoked check, Flight-giving key, Cross check (doppelt), Doppelmatt, Block (t,l,b), Batterienutzung, mehrfache
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: K5n1/6b1/Q1N5/2Pk2NR/1p6/4P1p1/8/1Br4q
Reprints: 898 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 180, 12/1907
25 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 7, nach 1910
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

48 - P1027384
Hermann Rübesamen
Deutsches Wochenschach 1908

(8+7) C+
#2

1. Th6! droht 2. Dxa2#
1. ... Ta7 2. Tb7#
1. ... Lb1 2. Txe7#
1. ... g1=D+ 2. Txg1#
play all

"Simple Two-move Themes" gibt als Quelle "Süddeutsche Schachblätter, Feb. 1908" an.
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12268), Räumung and Bahnung (s - w), Promotion (sD), Option key, Block
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: Q6B/4r1Rb/R7/8/2B5/4Pp1r/p3NKp1/k7
Reprints: 238 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 27/05/1923
57D Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Deutsche Zeitung im Ostland 04/04/1945
48 Versunkene Schätze , p. 29, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

49 - P1027424
Frederick E. Gamage
Football-Field 1909
Ehrende Erwähnung
Informalturnier 1909

(9+11) C+
#2

1. Tf3! Tc6+ 2. Tef4#
1. ... Td5+ 2. Te5#
1. ... Tb6+,Td4+ 2. Lf4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12308), Bivalve (sT), Provoked check, Cross check (dreifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: bqQ5/b2p3B/p2rp3/8/2P1RR2/2NkB3/2p1N2K/rn6
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
93 Valves and Bi-Valves , p. 105, 1930
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-07-24 more...

50 - P1027438
Godfrey F. Heathcote
British Chess Magazine 1910
1. Preis
Healey-Gedenkturnier 1910

(5+10) C+
#2

1. Te3! droht 2. De4#
1. ... c4 2. Dxc4#
1. ... Sd4 2. Lc4#
1. ... Td4 2. Da8#
1. ... Te5 2. Txe5# 1. ... Lf5 2. Te5#
1. ... Lxf7 2. Dxd7#
1. ... Sd2 2. Td3#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-07-04)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12322), Block, Line closure, Deckungsverlust
Genre: 2#
Computer test: popeye 4.87
FEN: 1K6/3p1N2/4b1p1/2pk2r1/Q4pp1/1nR5/8/3r1B2
Reprints: 57 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 15, nach 1910
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Rainer Staudte, 2023-06-02 more...

51 - P1027468
Julius R. Neukomm
1631 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 16, p. 194, 17/04/1910
2. Preis

(8+6) C+
#2

1. Te1! De2+ 2. Db2# 1. ... De3 2. Db2#
1. ... Dxe1 2. Dg3# 1. ... d5 2. Dg3#
play all

Nachdruck in der WHZ mit der Lösung '1. Ka2-a1!'
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12352), Cross check, pin-mate (zweifach), Provoked check, Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/3p2N1/5n2/1N2k1B1/1p2q1p1/1Q2R3/K4P2/7B
Reprints: Sydsvenska Dagbladet Snällposten 1910-1911
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
XXXVII Ungarische Schachproblem Anthologie , p. 69, 1983
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-08-02 more...

52 - P1027503
Frederick E. Gamage
Illustreret Familie Journal 1910
1. Preis
Turnier 1910

(8+11) C+
#2

1. De1! droht 2. De1xe6#
1. ... Le5 2. Le4#
1. ... Lf5 2. Le4#
1. ... Le4 2. Ld5#
1. ... Sf4 2. Ld5#
1. ... Te4 2. Kxh7#
1. ... Th6 2. Ld5#
1. ... Te5 2. Kxg7#
1. ... Tg6 2. Le4#
1. ... e5 2. Le4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (12387), Batterienutzung, mehrfache, Line closing
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 1Nk3KR/5Npp/1pBBp3/6r1/2R4r/5p1n/8/bb1Q4
Reprints: 1640 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 25, p. 302, 19/06/1910
45 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 12, nach 1910
2 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 1, p. 15, 07/1912
95F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
39 Reutlinger Generalanzeiger 07/12/1929
35 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 41, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-04 more...

53 - P1028680
Joel Fridlizius
Manchester Weekly Times 1894

(8+7) C+
#2

1. Dd1! Le4 2. Sdb4#
1. ... c6 2. Sc5#
1. ... e5 2. Sf4#

1. ... Lg1 2. Sf2#
1. ... c5 2. Se5#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (13570), Zugzwang-Goal, Theme B2 (dreifach), Batterienutzung, mehrfache (fünffach), Battery creation
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/p1p5/Kb2p3/p2k4/R7/2RN4/P1N3bB/Q7
Reprints: Tasks & Echoes [A.C.White] 1915
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
The Problemist , p. 385, 07/1963
78 Problème 07/1970
10 Versunkene Schätze , p. 16, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-10-08 more...

54 - P1034814
Benjamin Glover Laws
Jamaica Gleaner , p. 271, 09/1884
2. Preis

(9+6) C+
#2

1. Da5! Lb2 2. Dd2#
1. ... Kd4 2. Dc3#
1. ... Kf2 2. Sxg4#
1. ... Lh5 2. De1#
1. ... bxa5 2. Lc5#
1. ... a6 2. Dxb6#
play all

Dieter Berlin: In dieser Version fehlten der sLg4 und der wTh4. Nach meiner Korrektur
wurde eine Diagrammdublette angezeigt. (2022-04-16)
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-04-16)
Henrik Juel: 1.Da5 zz
1... Lc1~ 2.Dd2#
1... Kd4/Kf2 2.Dc3/Sxg4#
1... Lg4~ 2.De1#
1... bxa5/a6 2.Lc5/Dxb6# (2022-04-16)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (19739), Zugzwang-Goal, Flight-giving key, Deckungsverlust
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/p7/1p1B1N2/1P6/2B3bR/4kpP1/Q7/1Nb4K
Reprints: 5904 Deutsche Schachzeitung , p. 360, 11/1885
131 The Chess Problem: Text-Book with Illustrations , p. 153, 1887
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Felber, Volker, 2024-03-01 more...

55 - P1036719
Philip Hamilton Williams
Reading Observer 1911

(5+5) C+
#2

1. Sf4? Lh3!

1. Sd2! Sxd2,Sh2,Sg3 2. Da1#
1. ... Lh1,Lh3 2. Dg8#
1. ... exd2,e2 2. b7#
1. ... f2 2. Dxg2#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (21660), Zugzwang-Goal, Line opening, Edge to edge (D), Pawn mate, Mutate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: k7/2K5/1P2N3/8/8/1N2pp2/6b1/5nQ1
Reprints: 6 White to Play 1913
28D Simple Two-move Themes 1924
82 Jüdische Stimme 14/12/1928
713 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 151, 1982
2d-539 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-12-20 more...

56 - P1036808
Otto B. Wurzburg
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times 1912
1. Preis

(9+10)
#2

1. Lg8! (Zugzwang)
1. ... La8 2. b7#
1. ... Lb7+ 2. Sxb7#
1. ... Lc6 2. Dxc6#
1. ... Ld5 2. Te6#
1. ... Le4 2. Sxe4#
1. ... Lf3 2. Te2#
1. ... Lg2 2. Te3#
1. ... Tc1 2. Te3#
1. ... Txh2,Ta2,Tb2,Td2,Te2,Tf2 2. Sxc4#
1. ... Tg2 2. b7#,Se4#,Dc6#,Sxc4#,Sb7#
1. ... Tc3 2. Te3#
1. ... Dc1 2. Dxc5#
1. ... Dxa5,Db4 2. Te2#
1. ... Da1,Da2,Db2,Da4 2. Te2#,Dxc5#
1. ... Dg3,Df3,De3,Dd3,Dc3,Db3 2. Dxc5#
1. ... c3 2. Te2#,Sc4#
1. ... d3 2. Te2#
1. ... Sd7,Sf8~ 2. Dxd7#,Dd7#
1. ... Sf7,Sg6 2. Sxf7#,Sf7#
play all

Häufungsproblem
Henrik Juel: several duals (2024-01-30)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (21750), Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 2#
FEN: 2K2n1n/8/RP1kB3/NQp1R1N1/2pp4/q6p/2r4B/7b
Reprints: 43F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
68 Brandenburgische Schachzeitung 01/1926
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-30 more...

57 - P1038565
Frederico Mendes de Moraes
Bolton Football Field 1913
1. Preis

(8+7) C+
#2

1. e6! droht 2. Dd4#
1. ... La8+ 2. Sxc5#
1. ... Le4+ 2. Dg5#
1. ... Ke4 2. Sd2#
1. ... f2 2. Te2#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23516), Provoked check, Cross check, pin-mate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/B4p1p/n4Q2/2rbP2K/8/RN2kp2/R7/2N5
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
77 Versunkene Schätze , p. 39, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-08-27 more...

58 - P1038573
William Bayard Rice
Der Westen 09/11/1913

(7+6) C+
#2

1. Dd2! c5 2. Kc3#
1. ... e6 2. Kc4#
1. ... fxe5 2. Ke3#

1. ... f4 2. Ke4#
1. ... Dh8 2. Txc6#
1. ... Dd7 2. Sf7#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23524), Battery creation, Batterienutzung, mehrfache, Theme B2 (dreifach), Knight sacrifice, Zugzwang-Goal
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 3Bq3/4p3/2pk1p1Q/4Np2/8/3K4/B1R1R3/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
39 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 42, 1965
91 Versunkene Schätze , p. 42, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-14 more...

59 - P1038577
Arnoldo Ellerman
Good Companions 1913
1. Preis

(7+11) C+
#2

1. Lh8! droht 2. Ke5#
1. ... c5 2. Kxe3#
1. ... Lxd5+ Kxd5#
1. ... Ld4 2. Kxd4#
1. ... g4 2. Kf4#
1. ... Sg4 2. Kf3#
1. ... Sc6 2. Sf4#
1. ... c6 2. Se7#
1. ... Sf7 2. Lh7#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23528), discovered checkmate (wK sechsfach), Dual avoidance (zweifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 1qrn2B1/bbp5/p5k1/3N2p1/4K3/4p2R/1BQ4n/6R1
Reprints: The Good Companion Two-Mover 1922
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
81 Versunkene Schätze , p. 40, 1998
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-08-27 more...

60 - P1038583
Brian Harley
London Globe 1913

(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#
play all

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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...

61 - P1038598
Kazimierz Grabowski
Tygodnik Illustrowany 1913
1. Preis

(6+8) C+
#2

1. Th5! droht 2. Dc5#
1. ... Sd3 2. e3#
1. ... Dd5,Da3,Db4 2. Txd5#,Td5#
1. ... Dc4 2. Dh8#
1. ... Dxc3 2. Dg4#
play all

1. Preis 2. Zweizüger-Turnier des 'Tygodnik Illustrowany', Nr. 15, Motto: "Warszawa"
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-01-24)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23549)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 2Q5/8/7B/1pR5/p2k4/1qN5/1rp1Pp2/4nK2
Reprints: 248 Szachista Polski 12/1913
35a Das interessante Blatt 03/09/1914
65A Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Marcin Banaszek, 2023-02-19 more...

62 - P1038603
Ferdinand Möller
1516 Bohemia 16/08/1914

(5+8)
#2

1. Da2! droht 2. Da8#
1. ... Sd8,Sf8 2. Sg5#
1. ... Sfxd4 2. Sbd6#
1. ... Sh4,Sg7 2. Sfd6#
1. ... Th8 2. Dxe6#
play all

Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2023-09-02)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23554)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/5N2/4n2r/1Np2n2/3Pkp2/1Q3b1p/3K4/8
Reprints: 42b Das interessante Blatt 29/10/1914
49C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-09-02 more...

63 - P1038639
Antonio Bottacchi
v Hampshire Telegraph and Post 24/04/1914

(8+6) C+
#2

1. Kh3! droht 2. Dxh6#
1. ... Dxh5+ 2. S7xh5#
1. ... Dxe6+ 2. Sxe6#
1. ... Dxg7 2. Df5#
1. ... Df6 2. Dg4#
1. ... Dg6 2. De5#
1. ... Dg5 2. Df3#
1. ... Se4 2. Se2#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87
1. Kh3! droht 2. Dxh6#
1. ... Dxh5+ 2. S7xh5#
1. ... Dxe6+ 2. Sxe6#
1. ... Dxg7 2. Df5#
1. ... Df6 2. Dg4#
1. ... Dg6 2. De5#
1. ... Dg5 2. Df3#
1. ... Se4 2. Se2# (2022-10-22)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23590)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2022-10-22): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 6Rr/6Np/4P2q/7Q/3P1k2/2n1p1N1/6PK/8
Reprints: 48B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-10-23 more...

64 - P1038665
Otto B. Wurzburg
The White King 1914
nach S. Loyd 1876

(6+4)
#2

1. Kb3!

1. Lxb7? c6!
play all

Henrik Juel: duals after 1.Kb3 Se1,Sb4,Sd8 (2024-01-30)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23616)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 4N3/Qnp3N1/2B5/4k3/K7/4B3/2n5/8
Reprints: 46a Simple Two-move Themes 1924
143 Comoedia 26/05/1935
42 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 43, 1965
Wurzburg Artistry 1974
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-11 more...

65 - P1038678
Henry Wald Bettmann
Der Westen 18/07/1915

(7+3) C+
#2

1. Sxe6! dxe6 2. Df2#
1. ... dxc6 2. Sg7#
1. ... d6 2. Tg7#
1. ... d5 2. Sd8#

1. ... Ke8 2. Sg7#
play all

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comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23629), Capture key, Pickaninny, Blocknutzung, Sacrifice of white pieces (S,L), Flight giving sacrifice key
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/2Kp1kN1/2B1p3/4P1R1/8/B7/Q7/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Het Belgisch Schaakbord 1947
49 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 45, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-14 more...

66 - P1038708
William Bayard Rice
583 Good Companions 15/06/1915
1. Meredith Turnier, May 1915
1. Preis

(6+6) C+
#2

1. Td8! droht 2. De7#
1. ... Te5 2. Dd6#
1. ... Td5 2. Txc6#
1. ... b5 2. Da5#
1. ... c5 2. Sb5#
1. ... Tc5 2. Th7#
1. ... Ld6 2. Dxd6#
play all

Die 'DAZ' gibt als Quelle "Australisches Turnier 1924" an - evtl. Doppelveröffentlichung?!
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23659)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: K7/NNk5/1ppR3R/7r/8/Q7/7b/7b
Reprints: The Good Companion Two-Mover 1922
70B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
455 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 12/07/1925
46 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 44, 1965
2c-366 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Neue Deister Zeitung 06/03/2004
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-14 more...

67 - P1038798
Arnoldo Ellerman
1048 Good Companions 10/1916
1. Preis

(11+9) C+
#2

1. Sf6! droht 2. Dd5#
1. ... Sb5,Sb3 2. Lc4#
1. ... Sf5+ 2. De4#
1. ... Sxe6 2. d4#
1. ... Sc6+ 2. Sc4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23750), Cross check, Black correction, pin-mate, Pawn mate, Provoked check
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 4R3/2rp3b/3pB2r/N3k1P1/K2nNqP1/2PP3p/7B/7Q
Reprints: 21C The Good Companion Two-Mover 1922
53F Simple Two-move Themes 1924
1709 Deutsche Schachblätter 1, p. 14, 01/1975
791 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 166, 1982
Solving in Style [Nunn] 1985
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-03-19 more...

68 - P1038818
Gerardus Hendrik Goethart
Algemeen Handelsblad 22/12/1917
2. ehrende Erwähnung

(8+10) C+
#2

1. Sxb3+? Te5 2. Dxe5# 1. ... Ld4!

1. Sg5! droht 2. Se4#
1. ... Kxg5 2. Se6#
1. ... Sxg5 2. Sxb3#
1. ... Dxg5 2. Txb6#
1. ... Txg5 2. Txb6#
1. ... Sc5 2. Sde6#
1. ... Sd2 2. Sdf3#
play all

im 'Algemeen Handelsblad' abgedruckt mit dem Motto "Il Penseroso" und der Auszeichnung "2e Bijzondere vermelding" (also nicht "Eehrv. vermelding"). 1918 gab es noch mehrere Nachträge zum Zweizüger-Preisbericht, zuletzt 02.03.1918 - evtl. ist die Aufgabe also hinsichtlich Auszeichnung noch etwas "hochgerutscht".
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23770), Goethart-Thema, Flight giving sacrifice key (S), pin-mate, Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 1B2K3/6pn/Rb2Nkpq/7r/3N3p/1n5B/5r2/Q4R2
Reprints: 15 Haarlems Dagblad 20/09/1919
99C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
De Problemist 1931
106 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 32, 1971
809 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 170, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-04 more...

69 - P1038929
Otto B. Wurzburg
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times 1917

(6+3)
#2

Henrik Juel: minor duals after 1.De6 dxc1=T (2024-01-30)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23882)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/8/3Q3K/7B/8/2p5/3pN1R1/2Nk4
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-30 more...

70 - P1038957
Alain C. White
The Westminster Gazette 1917

(9+6) C+
#2

1. g4! Txh2 2. Dxh2#
1. ... Sc2 2. Dxc2#
1. ... Sb3 2. Dc2#
1. ... Lc1 2. Dxc1#
1. ... Lc3 2. Lxc3#
1. ... Lxd4 2. Dc1#
1. ... Te2 2. Sf1#
1. ... Sf4 2. Dxf4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23911), Wartezug, Sacrifice of white pieces (S, L)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/2Q2K2/1p6/1B5n/3B4/N4P2/1b1k1rPN/nR6
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
78 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 47, 1970
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-12-24 more...

71 - P1039020
James Frank Stimson
Good Companions 1918

(12+6) C+
#2

1. Sc4+!
1. ... Kc5 2. Th5#
1. ... Ke7 2. fxe8=D#,fxe8=T#
1. ... Kc7 2. bxc8=D#,bxc8=T#
1. ... Kd5 2. De5#
1. ... Kxd7 2. f8=S#
1. ... Ke6 2. fxg8=D#,fxg8=L#
play all

Der Autor ist heutzutage wohl besser bekannt unter dem Namen Ua Tane.
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (23974), Checking key, Flight-giving key (fünffach), under-promotion in mating move (S), Promotion in the mating move (D)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: r1nrn1q1/RP1P1P1R/3k2P1/1P2N3/6P1/2Q5/B7/K7
Reprints: The Good Companion Two-Mover 1922
37E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
De Problemist 1929
Diario de Noticias (Rio) 26/10/1930
Mate in two moves 1931
Faszinierendes Schachproblem 1963
125 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 36, 1971
826 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 174, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-30 more...

72 - P1039132
Charles Promislo
Boston Transcript 1919
2. Preis

(9+6)
#2

1. Sf4!

Henrik Juel: duals after 1.Sf4 Dd5,Dh7,Dg2,Db8,Dc8,De8,Df8 (2024-02-12)
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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...

73 - P1039236
Gerardus Hendrik Goethart
Hampshire Telegraph and Post 08/02/1916
3. Preis

(8+8) C+
#2*

* 1. ... Tc4+ 2. Sc6# 1. ... Tc3+ 2. Lxc3#

1. Sc5! droht 2. Se6#
1. ... Tc4 2. Sexd3#
1. ... Tc3 2. Le3#
1. ... Lxc5 2. Dg4#
1. ... Kxc5 2. Dxa7#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24191), Flight giving sacrifice key (S), Cross check, double-check mate, discovered checkmate, Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 2KR4/b5Q1/8/np1PN3/r2kN3/r2p2p1/3B4/4R3
Reprints: 742 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 3, p. 37, 03/1923
13C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
213 Atputa 317 28/11/1930
58 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 24, 1971
792 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 166, 1982
Schach-Echo 8, p. 219, 04/1994
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-05 more...

74 - P1039270
George C. Alvey
Surrey Weekly Press 05/1919

(5+5)
#2

1. ... Lxf4 2. Dxf4#
1. ... Ld2 2. Sd3#
1. ... Th1,Tg1,Tf1,Te1 2. Sd3#
1. ... d4 2. De7#

1. Td3! (Zugzwang)
1. ... Lxf4 2. De7#
1. ... Ld2 2. Txd5#
1. ... Th1,Tg1,Tf1,Te1 2. Txd5#
1. ... d4 2. Dxd4#
1. ... Le3 2. Txe3#
1. ... La3,Lb2 2. Te3#
1. ... Txd3 2. Sxd3#
1. ... Td2 2. Te3#
1. ... Sf7,Sg6 2. Sg6#,Sxg6#
play all

BS Problemid: 24225
Authors: Alvey, George Clarence Vincent
Sources: All Change Here! 1919
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1919

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.85 (2020-11-17)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24225)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 7n/6K1/8/3pk3/1Q3NB1/5R2/8/2br4
Reprints: 31D Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Neues Wiener Tagblatt 25/06/1944
2f-805 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2020-11-17 more...

75 - P1039360
Arthur G. Stubbs
Good Companions 1920
1. Preis

(9+8) C+
#2

* 1. ... Dd7 2. Txd7# 1. ... Dxd8 2. Txd8# 1. ... Txa4 2. Tb5# 1. ... Tb5 2. Txb5#
* 1. ... Tc5 2. Sb6# 1. ... Sg4 2. Dxf3#

1. Dd2! droht 2. Dxa5#
1. ... Tf1+ 2. Lb1#
1. ... Txd3 2. Dxd3#
1. ... Txf5 2. Lxf5#
play all

Zugwechselaufgabe mit Übergang zur Drohung.

Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2022-04-24)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24316), Unpinning, Cross check, Mutate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 1R1R4/8/3q4/r2kNP2/N7/1p1B1rp1/pB4Qn/K7
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Problemschach [Sidler] , p. 133, 1968
98 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 31, 1971
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-04-24 more...

76 - P1039381
Alain C. White
Good Companions 1920

(7+3)
#2

1. Da1! Zugzwang
1. ... Db2+ 2. Lc3#
1. ... Dxa1+ 2. c3#
1. ... Lb2+ 2. c3#
1. ... Lxd2 2. Dxb1#
1. ... Dxb3 2. Dxc1#
1. ... Dxc2,Da2 2. Dxc1#,Lc3#,Lb4#,La5#
play all

Henrik Juel: Damaged by the duals after 1... Dxc2,Da2
But countless editors reprinted the problem because of the amazing key and the dual avoidance after 1... Dxa1+,Db2+, and it deservedly found a place in the retrospective FIDE Album (2020-11-17)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24337), Zugzwang-Goal, Provoked check, Sacrifice key, Sacrifice of white pieces, Cross check
Genre: 2#
FEN: 3R3K/8/5Q2/8/5N2/1B6/2PB4/1qbk4
Reprints: 64C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
271 Arbeiter-Zeitung (Wien) 17/03/1930
Neues Wiener Tagblatt 23/04/1944
54 Schach-Express , p. 76, 01/06/1947
531 Szachy 04/1950
Im Wunderland des Schachproblems , p. 11, 1958
5 Volksstimme (Chemnitz) 11/06/1960
68 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 49, 1965
83 Classic Chess Problems by Pioneer Composers , p. 48, 1970
1696 Szachy 03/1970
7 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 16, 1971
XV Szachy 05/1971
87 Schach ohne Partner [Grasemann] 1977
52 Rätselvolle Schachaufgaben 1980
3 Szachy 08/1984
2c-389 2345 Chess Problems 1997
J Die Schwalbe 176, p. 60, 04/1999
111 Problemas para gente sin problemas 2003
Das Schach-Sammelsurium , p. 354, 2008
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-13 more...

77 - P1039394
Joseph Kentigern Heydon
2718 Good Companions 11/1920
1. Preis

(10+7) C+
#2*

* 1. ... Tf5+ 2. Txf5# 1. ... Txf3+ 2. exf3#

1. e4! droht 2. Sc6#
1. ... Tf5+ 2. exf5# 1. ... Txf3+ 2. Sxf3#

1. ... Kxd4 2. e5#
1. ... Lxd5 2. exd5#
1. ... Sxd4 2. Lxd6#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24350), Changed mates, discovered checkmate, Flight giving sacrifice key (S), Provoked check, Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 4NKb1/pB6/3p4/1n1Pk2r/3N2R1/B4R1r/4P3/4Q3
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
853 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 179, 1982
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-02 more...

78 - P1039403
Frederic Bonner Feast
Hampshire Telegraph and Post 1920

(7+7)
#2

1. Tc5? dxc3! 1. Txd6? Lh3! 1. Tf2? a2! 1. Kxd6? dxc3!

1. Tg2! droht 2. Dh3
1. ... Sxc3 2. Td2#
1. ... dxc3 2. Txd6#
1. ... Lxg2 2. De2#
1. ... Sf5 2. De4#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2021-12-10)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24359), Mutate
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/3K4/2RnQ3/1p6/1P1p4/p1Nk4/R7/1n2Bb2
Reprints: 750 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 3, p. 38, 03/1923
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
390 Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide 08/02/1975
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2021-12-10 more...

79 - P1039408
Charles Gold Watney
? 1920
1. Preis

(7+10)
#2

1. Td3! droht 2. Te7#
1. ... Ke4+ 2. T3d5#
1. ... Ke6+ 2. T7d5#
1. ... Sf4 2. Te3#
play all

BS Problemid: 24364
Authors: Watney, Charles Gold
Sources: Mate in Two Moves 1931
FIDE Album (1914-1944) (I) 1971
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1920

'NWJ' und 'FIDE-Album': 1. Preis Turnier der Kent Chess Association 1920
'Simple Two-move themes': 1st Prize, Bromley Congress, 1920, dort außerdem der Zusatz "after L.N. de Jong, 1911"
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-01-31)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24364)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 2B3N1/3R1p2/2pR2p1/K3k1rp/8/p4p1n/8/1QB4b
Reprints: 1813 Skakbladet 1 07/1920
19 Neues Wiener Journal 09/12/1920
51B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
80 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I 1971
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2018-09-05 more...

80 - P1039436
Charles Promislo
Amerikanischer Schachkongress 1921
8. American Chess Congress
August 1921 Meredith Section
3. ehrende Erwähnung

(5+4) C+
#2

1. Dc7! Sd7 2. Dc4#
1. ... Sa4 2. Dc8# 1. ... Sbc8 2. Dxc8#
1. ... Sdc8,Se8 2. d5#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24392), pin-mate, Blocknutzung, Pawn mate, half-pin black pieces (SS)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 3Q4/4p3/Rn1nk1K1/8/3P4/2N5/8/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
Chess Problems: Introduction to an Art 1963
120 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 50, 1965
77 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 52, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-11 more...

81 - P1039480
Charles William Sheppard
Good Companions 1921
1. Preis

(12+8) C+
#2

1. Lg6! droht 2. d4#
1. ... Se6 2. De4#
1. ... Sdb5 2. Te6#
1. ... Scb5 2. Tc5#
1. ... Sf5 2. Df4#
play all

"Hume" Zweizügerthema.

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24436), Pinning (wD,wT), half-pin black pieces, Unpinning
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 1B3b2/N1nK3p/2Rn1p2/4k3/b1P3Q1/2PBN1Pq/2PP4/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
76 Das Schachproblem , p. 64, 1937
Themes-64 1956
A 332 Chess Problems: Introduction to an Art , p. 254, 1963
Problemschach [Sidler] , p. 40, 1968
181 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I , p. 45, 1971
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-25 more...

82 - P1039493
Henry Wald Bettmann
V Good Companions 04/1921

(10+8) C+
#2*

* 1. ... c6 2. Txd6# 1. ... h4 2. Kg4# 1. ... Dxg5 2. Ke2#

1. De3! droht 2. c4#
1. ... Dxf6+ 2. Sxf6#
1. ... Df5+ 2. Txf5#
1. ... Df4+ 2. Kxf4#
1. ... Dxe3+ 2. Kxe3#
1. ... Dxg3+ 2. Kxg3#
1. ... De4+ 2. Dxe4#
1. ... Dxd4 2. Dxd4#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24449), Unpinning (Schlüssel), Pawn mate (Drohung), Provoked check, discovered checkmate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.89
FEN: n3N3/2p2p2/3p1R2/N2kq1Qp/3B4/2P2KP1/5P1p/7B
Reprints: The Good Companion Two-Mover 1922
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Mate in two moves 1931
73 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 51, 1965
119 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 50, 1965
132 U.S. Chess Problem Anthology 2004
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-13 more...

83 - P1039554
Ado Kraemer
56 Rheinische Volkswacht 05/11/1921
1. Preis
Kockelkorn-Gedenk-Turnier des Kölner SK

(9+8) C+
#2

1. Dc1! droht 2. Da3#
1. ... Dxb3+ 2. Kxb3#
1. ... Dc4+ 2. Sxc4#
1. ... Dxe4+ 2. Sxe4#
1. ... Dd1+ 2. Kxd1#
1. ... Dd2+ 2. Kxd2#
1. ... Dd3+ 2. Kxd3#
1. ... Dd4 2. Sb7#
play all

Entfesselung der schwarzen Dame mit sechsfacher Schachprovokation.
1. – Dxb3+/Dc4+/Dd1+/Dd2+/Dd3+/Dxe4+ 2. K/SxD#
Die schwarze Dame wird entweder vom weißen König oder dem Springer geschlagen

Motto: "Agricultura'
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24510)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2023-03-17): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: b7/4BB2/1p1N1n2/pPkq2Q1/4P3/1R6/2K1N2p/6b1
Reprints: 2 Ostdeutsche Morgenpost 08/01/1922
14C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
8 The Week-End Problems Book , p. 162, 1932
3 Schachexpress (DBSB) 10/2011
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-04-28 more...

84 - P1039595
T. Simbrovici
L'Alfiere di Re 1922
Sp. Preis

(9+7) C+
#2

1. De2! droht 2. De5
1. ... Kb5+ 2. d4#
1. ... Kd5 2. Sd4#
play all

laut 'DAZ': "Sonderpreis 2. Turnier des Genueser Klubs", laur 'WMZ': "Preisproblem des 'Luigi Centurini' in Genua"
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24551)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Popeye 4.85
FEN: 3r4/1BR1B3/RbNpp1r1/2k2N1Q/8/3P4/6p1/6K1
Reprints: 190 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 17/12/1922
745 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 3, p. 37, 03/1923
26E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
16 Wiener Morgenzeitung 25/08/1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: James Malcom, 2020-09-26 more...

85 - P1039669
Henri Gerard Marie Weenink
4037 Tijdschrift van den NSB 03/1922
Frederic Bonner Feast

(5+6)
#2

1. Tg6! droht 2. Dxg5#
1. ... c6 2. Txg5#
1. ... c5 2. Td6#
1. ... Sd4 2. e4#
1. ... Sc4 2. Le4#
play all

Laut 'Simple Two-move themes' "after F.B. Feast No.12B (s. P1039571)", außerdem ist dort als Quelle nur "Tijdschrift, March 1922" angegeben (gibt's noch andere 'Tijdschriften'?!); laut "Segodnija" ausgezeichnet: "1.Preis im Journal des Niederländischen Schachbundes"
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-07-09)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24625)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/r1p1Q2K/4R3/3k2p1/8/nn1BP3/8/8
Reprints: 56B Simple Two-move Themes 1924
29 Segodnja (Riga) 29/03/1925
449 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 21/06/1925
18 Sächsische Elbzeitung 29/05/1926
2c-402 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-07-09 more...

86 - P1039730
Comins Mansfield
Morning Post 1923

(5+4) C+
#2*

* 1. ... Tg1,Th2,d3 2. S1d2,Sg3,De7#

1. Da6! Tf2,T~2 2. Dg6#
1. ... Tg3,Tg~ 2. De2#
1. ... d3 2. De6#
play all

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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24686), Mutate, Zugzwang-Goal, Focus
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/3K1R2/8/3p4/3pk3/Q4N2/6r1/5N2
Reprints: 41E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
215 Atputa 318 05/12/1930
A Genius of the Two-Mover 1936
Neues Wiener Tagblatt 23/01/1944
189 Der Schachspiegel , p. 31, 02/1949
Chess Problems: Introduction to an Art 1963
896 Beispiele zur Ideengeschichte des Schachproblems , p. 188, 1982
Complete Mansfield 1996
2f-817 2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-03-30 more...

87 - P1039818
George Hume
14E Simple Two-move Themes 1924

(9+7)
#2

1. Dg2! droht 2. Dg8#
1. ... Lxe4 2. Td1#
1. ... Txe4 2. Tf5#
1. ... Txf6 2. Sxf6#
1. ... Tg4 2. Tf5#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-01-28)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (24774)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/4R3/3p1P2/1P1k4/2p1Nr1p/1NPb4/3Q4/5RnK
Reprints: 49 L'Humanite 17/12/1934
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2016-02-15 more...

88 - P1041795
Lazar Zalkind
Die Schachwelt (Berlin) 1912
2. Platz

(6+8)
#2

1. Tf6 droht Txe6#
1. ... Kxd6 2. Lf4#
1. ... Kxf6 2. Dxa1#
1. ... Lxd6 2. Lc3#
play all

BS Problemid: 26758
Authors: Salkind, LB
Sources: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1912

Laut DIB: 2.Preis Odessaer Blätter (Odesskij Listok) 1913
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2023-09-21)
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Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (26758)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 1b2K3/8/3Rp1pp/2p1k3/6P1/6p1/3B4/r4R1Q
Reprints: 10b Das interessante Blatt 05/03/1914
13 Arbeiter-Schachzeitung (Chemnitz) 4, p. 49, 04/1921
8a Simple Two-move Themes 1924
7 Mazpulks 15/02/1939
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Felber, Volker, 2015-02-07 more...

89 - P1042251
Friedrich Amandus Leopold Kuskop
1487 The Otago Witness 02/06/1898
1. Preis

(9+4) C+
#2

1. Sf4! Kxf6 2. Sd7#
1. ... Kxf4 2. Ld6#
1. ... Txf6 2. Sxd3#
1. ... Txf4 2. Te6#
1. ... g5 2. Txf5#
1. ... Txf6,Tg5,Th5 2. Sd7#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-04-04)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (27215)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2022-04-04): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 6K1/8/1N3Rp1/2BNkr2/6BP/3p1P2/3P4/8
Reprints: 1073 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 32, p. 254, 06/08/1899
1449 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 42, p. 669, 21/10/1906
8C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-04-04 more...

90 - P1042373
Esteban Puig y Puig

1. Preis

(7+12)
#2

1. Td8 droht 2. Dd3#
1. ... e4 2. Dc8#
1. ... Td4 2. Tc8#
1. ... Dc3 2. Sa3#
1. ... Se4 2. Df1#
1. ... Se4 2. De6#
play all

1. Preis 4th Concurso Nacional Español 1920
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61 (2023-03-16)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (27338)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 5B2/8/1p3NKp/qp2pQn1/2k4r/1p1R2b1/2bn4/1NR5
Reprints: 38 Rheinische Volkswacht 18/06/1921
161 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 26/08/1922
20C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
129 FIDE Album 1914-1944/I 1971
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2023-03-16 more...

91 - P1042585
Emile Leonard Pradignat
499v Ruy Lopez 10/1899

(8+5) C+
#2

1. Se4! droht 2. Sexf6#
1. ... Kxe4 2. Lc6#
1. ... Ld8 2. Sc3#
1. ... Sxe4 2. c4#
1. ... fxe5 2. Sdf6#
play all

Duplicate Diagram: P1329057

Version zu P1366644
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2021-10-14)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (27550)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: popeye 4.87
FEN: 8/3N4/3NppK1/bB1kP3/8/4P3/2Pn1P2/8
Reprints: 5B Simple Two-move Themes , p. 11, 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-06-29 more...

92 - P1044348
Otto B. Wurzburg
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times 1917
2. Preis

(6+5) C+
#2

1. Le8! droht 2. Sf3#
1. ... Ke7 2. Sg6#
1. ... Le6 2. Dd8#
1. ... g5+ 2. Sd7#
1. ... g6+ 2. Sf7#
play all

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comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (29347), Flight-giving key, double-check mate, Provoked check, Cross check (zweifach)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 8/K2B2pr/5k1p/4N3/3Q4/6Nb/4R3/8
Reprints: I
Mat Plus 1917
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Wurzburg Artistry 1974
Izabrani problemi [Stosic] 1985
Mat Plus 1994
2345 Chess Problems 1997
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-01-31 more...

93 - P1047831
Walter Freiherr von Holzhausen

(5+6)
#2

1. Lb1 axb1=D+ 2. Txb1#
1. ... f1=D 2. Tg6#
play all

BS Problemid: 32855
Authors: von Holzhausen, Walther F
Sources: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Years: 1920

Quelle laut 'Comoedia': Giessen Solving Ty. 03/1920

gehört nach Meinung der 'Comoedia' zur Spezies "les clés théatrales",

Kreuzschach (échecs-croisés)
Henrik Juel: C+ Popeye 4.61, except for dual after 1... f1=L (2020-12-27)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (32855)
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/Bp5p/1R4B1/8/7p/7Q/p4p2/K5k1
Reprints: 15d Simple Two-move Themes 1924
209 Comoedia 26/01/1936
9 Hamburger Anzeiger 24/01/1945
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2020-12-27 more...

94 - P1058172
Otto B. Wurzburg
American Chess Magazine 1898

(7+9) C+
#2

1. Tc1!

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comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (43231), Organ Pipes, Flight-giving key
Genre: 2#
Computer test: Juel: Popeye 4.61
FEN: 2brrbB1/7N/2Q5/1pR5/1p1k2p1/4p1N1/4K2B/8
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
21 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 38, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-12 more...

95 - P1059104
Maximilian Feigl
2344 Tidskrift för Schack 08/1904
1. Preis

(9+6)
#2

1. Da3! droht 2. Dg3#
1. ... Ta4xa3 2. Sc4#
1. ... Sb3,Sd4~ 2. Sf3#
1. ... gxh4 2. f4#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-04-14)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (44169)
Genre: 2#
FEN: n1b3NK/8/8/2QPk1p1/r2nB1RP/8/3N1P2/8
Reprints: 6 Hufvudstadsbladet 19/02/1905
478 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 76, 05/1905
84C Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-04-14 more...

96 - P1059105
Hubert Prochazka
Western Daily Mercury 1905
1. Preis
4. Turnier des Mercury 1905

(9+6)
#2

1. Da1! Se5 2. Dxe5# 1. ... Sf4 2. De5#
1. ... Dxc2 2. Dd4#
1. ... Da4 2. Dxa4#
1. ... Dxc5 2. Sxc5#
1. ... Lf3 2. Td4#
1. ... Lf1 2. f3#
1. ... Lh1 2. Dxh1#
1. ... Dxd3 2. Da8#
1. ... Dd5 2. Te3#
1. ... e1=D 2. Dxe1#
1. ... e6 2. Sf6#
play all

SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-07-09)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (44170), Zugzwang-Goal, Pawn mate, Doppelmatt, pin-mate, Deckungsverlust, corner to corner (wD), Blocknutzung
Genre: 2#
FEN: 8/3Np1Q1/1P4n1/2B2PK1/2q1k3/3R4/2B1pPb1/8
Reprints: 599 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 39, 03/1906
80 Favorit-Schachaufgaben , p. 20, nach 1910
Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2022-07-05 more...

97 - P1059596
Edgar Bettmann
Henry Wald Bettmann
The Daily American 13/06/1886
Nashville American 1887
2. Preis

(8+11) C+
#2

1. Tec2! droht 2. Td3#
1. ... Sf2 2. Kxf2#
1. ... Le3 2. Ke2#
1. ... Le5 2. Ke3#
1. ... g4 2. Kxf4#
1. ... Sf5 2. Kg4#
1. ... Td6 2. Se7#
1. ... Txc5 2. Txc5#
play all

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comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (44665)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE: popeye 4.87
FEN: 2N3QB/2pp4/1rr1q2n/1pNk2p1/5b2/2R2K2/4R1B1/7n
Reprints: Simple Two-move Themes 1924
100 Years of the American Two-move Chess Problem 1962
43 Spectacular Chess Problems , p. 25, 1965
12 The American Two-move Chess Problem , p. 35, 1965
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2024-02-13 more...

98 - P1059597
Nikolai I. Maximow
892 Shakhmatny Journal 09-10/1896

(6+9) C+
#2

1. Db2! (2. Kd2#)
1. Db2! Lxc4 2. Kxc4#
1. Db2! e3 2. Kd3#
1. Db2! Sb3 2. Kxb3#
1. Db2! Sc2 2. Kxc2#
1. Db2! Kxf6 2. Kd2#
1. Db2! Lxf6 2. Db8#
1. Db2! Sxf6 2. Dh2#
play all

laut Albrecht-Sammlung (id=161992) auch gespiegelt in der 'Neue Hamburger Zeitung' 01.09.1900
SCHRECKE: C+, popeye 4.87 (2022-04-15)
comment

Keywords: Brian Stephenson Collection (44666)
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2022-04-15): C+, popeye 4.87
FEN: 2B5/4bp2/b4Rp1/2p1k2n/2P1p2P/2K5/5Q2/n7
Reprints: 970 Wiener Hausfrauen-Zeitung 30, p. 238, 25/07/1897
38A Simple Two-move Themes 1924
Input: Brian Stephenson, 2004-08-12
Last update: Mario Richter, 2022-04-15 more...

99 - P1157046
Joseph William Abbott
Chess Player's Chronicle 1875
nach J.G.Campbell

(3+2) C+
#2

1. Dh8! Zugzwang
1. ... Kh5,Kh4,Kh3 2. Lf5#
1. ... Kf4 2. Dd4#
play all

Version zu P1156741

A18L5
vf: H. Gray, 1898, The Field;
Börge Bryde, 1943, Arbejder-Skak;
a2=a1, Aleksandr Andreew, 1996, Wetscherni Krasnodar;
a1<>h1, ohne Quellenangaben

In 'Austrums' und 'Vliegend Blaadje' ist als Autor angegeben: "H. Gray (York) [H.Graija, Jorka]"; in 'Schachminiaturen': "Joseph Abbott, nach 1875"; in '2345 Chess Problems' wiederum: "J. Campbell, Chess Player's Review 1861 (v)" und in 'Simple Two-move Themes' schließlich: "J.G. Campbell, V[ersion] Chess Player's Chronicle, April 1861"
'Schachmatni superminiatjuri' macht folgende Urdruckangaben: "H. Grey, Wiener Schachzeitung 1898"; 'L´Humanité' gibt als Autor an: Paulak bzw. Paulack.

Blumenthal: "Wohl die denkbar einfachste Darstellung der Idee, durch Hinterstellung der Dame ein Abzugsmat herbeizuführen.

'Wiener Schachzeitung' 12/1901 S.219: "Zweizüger ..., der vor nicht allzu langer Zeit auch unter der Flagge eines Schachpiraten namens H. Gray in den Schachspalten herumsegelte"

vgl. P1129871 P1130858 P1130880 P1131260 P1135611 P1155807 P1155903
more ...
comment

Keywords: Miniature Collection (0023981), Minimal, Miniature, ambush, Zugzwang-Goal, discovered checkmate
Genre: 2#
Computer test: SCHRECKE (2020-06-21): C+, popeye 4.85
FEN: 8/7B/5Q2/6p1/6k1/8/5K2/8
Reprints: 93 Schweizerische Schachzeitung , p. 44, 93
I Austrums 01/05/1900
17 Schachminiaturen 1902
6 Vliegend Blaadje 05/08/1911
Allgemeiner Tiroler Anzeiger 18/07/1914
9 Idun 16/06/1918
111 Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung 05/02/1922
91E Simple Two-move Themes 1924
10 Maailma 01/04/1924
48 L'Humanite 17/12/1934
Schach-Express 01/04/1947
1 Schachminiaturen Zweizüger , p. 12, 1965
16 Schachmatni superminiatjuri 1988
2a-5 2345 Chess Problems 1997
3029 Der Standard (Wien) 07/12/2019
1913 Scobs lignea 12/12/2019
Input: Felber, Volker, 2010-09-12
Last update: Dieter Berlin, 2023-01-11 more...

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