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Some of our problems, we admit, can be on the tough side, especially for the average player. But today, we'll give you a checker problem that is easier than you might think:
BLACK
WHITE
White to Play and Win
WHITE
White to Play and Win
W:W22,26:B9,10,13
Can you find the trick that gives White the win? Today's the day for you to solve this problem!
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Solution
22-17 13-31 White Wins.
We told you this one was easy, but we "forgot" to tell you that this was a Giveaway Checkers problem, in which the first side to lose all their pieces is the winner!
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