White to move and checkmate in 4. Can you solve it?
This was sent in by Kirk Finkbeiner. It’s his first composition. Good job!
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1. Qc8+,
(a) … if Nxc8 2. Rxf6+, Kxf6 3. e8(=Q)+, Kf5 (4) Bd7+ Mate.
(b) …if Nd7 2.Rf6+, Kxf6 3. e8(=Q)+, Kf5 (4) Qxd7+ Mate (or Bxd7 + Mate)
DANNY G
All forced moves since the king has no squares. 1. Qc8+! Nxc8 2. Rxf6+! Kxf6 3. d8 = N+!! Kf5 4. Bd7#. Great puzzle.
1. Qc8+ Nc8;2. Rf6+ Kf6;3. e8=N+ Kf5;4. Bd7#
1. Qc8+ Nxc8
2. Rxf6+ Kxf6
3. e8=N+ Kf5
4. Bd7#
1. Qc8+ Nxc8 (if 1. … Nd7 2. Qxd7#)
2. Rxf6+ Kxf6
3. e8(=N)+ Kf5
4. Bd7#