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After a rather heavy-duty problem last month, this time we're heading to the somewhat lighter side with a stroke problem that should entertain without baffling. Well, not too much.
BLACK
WHITE
White to Play and Win
WHITE
White to Play and Win
W:W6,7,10,K16,23,32:B3,13,14,17,25,26,K31.
So, lighten up, solve the problem, and then see the light by clicking on Read More.
Solution
32-27 31-24 23-19 24-15 6-2 15-6 2-18 3-10 18-15 10-19 16-14 White Wins.
Now, that wasn't so bad, was it? Or was it?
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