Mate in 10
Lev Sokolov-Bardanov
1st Prize, The Problemist, 1977
Mate in 10
A study-like position. Judge Robin Matthews called it the most enjoyable more-mover of the year and commented “The mating unit and the square from which it gives mate are at first sight about the most unlikely imaginable.” With the black queen free to cause havoc forceful measures are called for.
The solution will appear here on Friday 25th Octoer 2024.