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an original problem by contributing author Brian Hinkle
Only 2 players in the world have solved this 6x5 puzzle! Can you become the 3rd person to solve it?
WHITE
White to Play and Win
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So far only Alex Moiseyev and Jim Morrison could solve it.
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the most difficult) Alex gave it a 7, and Jim gave it an 8.5. Both enjoyed it thoroughly.
Gerry Lopez, Leo Levitt, Carl Reno and many others have all failed to solve it - even with computer help! A number of players simply thought it was set up wrong!
The solution will be published online here in The Checker Maven on May 7, 2005.
Please send any human (no computers answers please!) solution to:
How hard is this puzzle? Cast your vote here.
February 1, 2005 update: solved by Albert Tucker! Will you be the next one to crack this toughie?
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