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Today's problem by master composer Ed Atkinson, CV-6: Metamorphosis, is the last in our series of special Wednesday publications, intended to provide a little extra checker diversion during the public health crisis.
CV-6: Metamorphosis
BLACK
WHITE
White to Play and Win
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WHITE
White to Play and Win
W:B7,18,K1,K23:W9,14,31,K5,K30
None of the problems in this series have been easy, and this one is no exception. You have the usual two weeks to find the solution before we publish it in this column. Meanwhile, stay safe and healthy, checker fans, wherever you are.
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