Problems / Benko


Howis it Possible?


A New Year’s puzzle offering from GM Pal Benko By GM PAL BENKO


PROBLEM I PROBLEM II PROBLEM III PROBLEM IV


WHITE WINS IN 4 MOVES


WITHOUT MOVING HIS PAWNS. (BOTH PARTIES COOPERATING)


THE GAME ENDED IN 2 MOVES. BLACK TO PLAY.


THE GAME ENDED IN 2 MOVES. TWO DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS. BLACK TO PLAY.


Solutions on page 71.


WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN IN 3 MOVES USING ONLY PAWN MOVES.


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