18th November 2024

Selected by Michael McDowell

Zigurds Pigits

4th Prize, W.A.Shinkman MT 1962-63

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Mate in 6

The famous American composer William Shinkman (1847-1933) was renowned for his many lightweight problems (one wag enquired if he possessed a full set of pieces), so the Pigits six-mover was a very suitable entry for this Memorial Tourney.

The solution will appear here on Friday 22nd November 2024.