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For February, the shortest month, we're pleased to present another short speed problem from father and son team Lloyd and Josh Gordon of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It features a practical over-the-board situation and is relatively easy (hence a 10 second time limit).
We invite other readers to submit similar problems, suited for solving in anything from five seconds to one minute. Meanwhile, a big "mahalo" (thanks) to Lloyd and Josh.
When you're ready, click on the link below; then come back and click on Read More to verify your solution.
February Speed Problem (Easy, 10 seconds)
Solution
WHITE
BLACK
Black to Play and Win
BLACK
Black to Play and Win
B:W32,27,26,23,22,18,14,10:B20,16,13,11,7,5,3,1.
16-19 23x16 5-9 14x5 7x30 16x7 3x10 Black Wins.
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