GIPF: Puzzle #7

The result is predetermined

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The puzzle is taken from www.gipf.com. The original puzzle is here.

White to move. What is the minimum number of moves they need to win? Which move should they play?

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White can win in two moves. To do that they must play:

  • b1-h4

After that move Black has two ways to recycle pieces into reserve; against either reply White wins on the second move.

Option 1

Option 2

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