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After so many years of publication, we're out of "stroke" puns and find it necessary to do repeats. But the photo above is definitely a harbinger of spring and summer; rowing crews out on the water, enjoying outdoor activity, perhaps after a long winter.
Today's problem is relatively easy and is set with only four pieces per side; it's a little more practical than the more complex, artificial stroke problems.
BLACK
WHITE
White to Play and Win
WHITE
White to Play and Win
W:W22,19,15,6:BK24,23,K21,20.
Solve this one from the diagram, if you can, for great practice in visualization. Then click on Read More to verify your solution.
Solution
22-17 21x14 15-10 14x7 6-2 24x15 2x27 White Wins.
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