GIPF: Puzzle #5

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Sep 3, 2026GIPF
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The puzzle is taken from www.gipf.com. The original puzzle is here.

What must White play to be sure not to run out of pieces?

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Correct answer:

  • f8-f5

If Black plays 1) a5-g3 or 2) f8-f3, White captures with, respectively, h6-e6;x and/or b1-e4;x.

Option 1

Option 2

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